From and after July 1, 1997, no employer shall cause the involuntary separation of a state officer or employee without the prior approval of the commission. An employer may proceed with a reorganization which might result in such involuntary separation without prior approval of the commission upon compliance with Code Section 45-24-8.
(Code 1981, §45-24-4, enacted by Ga. L. 1997, p. 1528, § 1.)