Article 97

Public administration entities shall ensure balanced budgets and the sustainability of the public debt, in accordance with European Union law. The organization of public-sector offices shall be regulated by law in such a way as to ensure the effective operation and impartiality of the administrative apparatus. The rules governing the organisation of such offices shall specify areas of competence, duties and responsibilities of their officials. Access to employment in public administration entities shall be through competitive examination, except in those cases established by law.