Merit Over Politics

ROAD TO REFORM • PRIORITY 06

THE PROBLEM
When employees believe advancement depends on politics or favoritism, morale falls and strong employees leave.

THE PLAN
• Publish promotion criteria and minimum qualifications.
• Use structured boards, scoring, performance history, and documented leadership standards.
• Reduce informal favoritism and protected positions.
• Create development plans for future supervisors and command staff.

WHAT CHANGES ON DAY ONE
Freeze non-essential command promotions until the promotion and selection process is reviewed for fairness and transparency.

THE STANDARD
Leadership is earned, not protected.