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  "heading": "Merit awards",
  "text": "The governing body of any municipality shall have authority to grant merit awards to full-time permanent employees of the municipality in accordance with the provisions of this Part. Nothing herein shall be in conflict with Civil Service rules and regulations.",
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      "name": "PUBLIC OFFICERS (REDESIGNATED AS CHAPTER 35 OF TITLE 13)"
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