11 Pa.C.S. § 14407: Tenure and temporary appointments.

(a) Standard.--All appointments made pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be for and during good behavior, and no employee hired pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be removed or transferred for any political reasons.

(b) Temporary appointments.--In case of riot or emergency, temporary appointments to positions in the civil service may be made without complying with the provisions of this chapter.