§76-105 Preference of per diem employees. Employees occupying per diem positions on June 24, 1955, shall be given preference in other positions in the government service. During the transition from per diem positions to other positions, laws, and regulations relating to filling of vacancies, transfers, examinations, classification, and increments shall be liberally construed to provide for a smooth transition. [L 1957, c 200, §1; Supp, §3-84; HRS §76-105]