2. Secretariat employees working in the Administration and Finance Division and those who perform activities of an administrative or financial nature are not covered by Articles 20 to 23, and shall be fully governed by the rules and regulations applicable to the public service. Article 20 Recruiting 1. Secretariat employees are selected according to recruitment and selection criteria and the process established under the rules and regulations applicable to the public service. 2. A gender balance and the representation of vulnerable groups amongst the Secretariat’s employees shall be ensured. 3. The recruitment and selection process of the Secretariat’s employees is the result of the combined action of the Secretary for Human Rights and Justice and the central public administration entity responsible for these areas. 4. The process mentioned in the previous item must ensure the decision-making power of the Secretary for Human Rights and Justice when selecting the Secretariat employees within its terms of reference established in the law. 5. The Secretary and the entity mentioned in item 3 shall come to an agreement in relation to the specific practices for the recruitment and selection of the Secretariat employees. Article 21 Salaries, additional remuneration and compensation 1. For all legal and regulatory effects, the monthly salary for Officials and Assistants of Provedoria corresponds to the base salary allocate to the various degrees and levels of the categories and to the management and departmental head positions under the public administration rules and regulations, plus an additional remuneration equivalent to 20% of the respective base salary, calculated on the net amount and in consideration of the task or duties and functions performed. 2. All the public servants of Provedoria shall have 50 dollars monthly for the alimentary subsidy. 3. The provisions of the previous item shall not preclude the right to the legal compensation payable for the work performed on holidays or on the weekly rest days. Article 22 Performance Appraisal