Symptoms of heat syncope include fainting, dizziness, dry mouth, excessive thirst, excessive sweating, fatigue, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Legal Reference. Merit Systems Principles. The merit system principles are the publicâs expectations of a system that is efficient, effective, fair, open to all, free from political interference, and staffed by honest, competent, and dedicated employees.
The Pendleton Federal Civil Service Act of 1883 provided the initial basis for the adoption of the merit system in the recruitment of federal officials, and by the late 20th century merit systems had almost completely replaced the spoils system at the federal, state, and city levels of government.