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Merit System

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Divisions of state service.

Positions in unclassified service.

Section
36-4-2.1

Exemptions from merit system.

Branches of classified service.

Positions classed as noncompetitive.

Assignment of positions to noncompetitive branch - Transfer to competitive branch.

Appointments to noncompetitive branch.

Probationary period in noncompetitive branch - Acquisition of full status.

Rules - Amendments.

Adoption of classification plan.

Section
36-4-10

Changes in plan - Notice of establishment of new positions.

Section
36-4-11

Allocation of positions to classes within plan.

Section
36-4-12

Repealed.

Section
36-4-13

Submission of proposed pay plan for classified service.

Section
36-4-14

Adoption of pay plan.

Section
36-4-14.1

Ineligibility for other incentive payments.

Section
36-4-15

Changes in pay plan for classified service - New classes.

Section
36-4-16

Unclassified pay plan board - Abolishment - Transfer of functions.

Section
36-4-16.1

Repealed.

Section
36-4-16.2

Duties and responsibilities of the department of administration.

Section
36-4-16.3

Repealed.

Section
36-4-16.4

Salaries of directors.

Section
36-4-16.5

Certain unclassified positions excluded.

Section
36-4-17

Preparation of employment lists.

Section
36-4-17.1

Longevity payments.

Section
36-4-17.2

Future longevity payments.

Section
36-4-18

Competitive tests.

Section
36-4-19

Placement of names on employment lists - Listing of veterans.

Section
36-4-20

Duration of employment lists.

Section
36-4-21

Open continuous competitive tests.

Section
36-4-22

Promotion examinations and lists.

Section
36-4-23

Preferred reemployment list.

Section
36-4-23.1

Reemployment lists.

Section
36-4-24

Removal of disqualified names from lists.

Section
36-4-25

Designation of appropriate list for filling of vacancies.

Section
36-4-26

Certification and appointment to positions in classified service.

Section
36-4-26.1

Supplemental certification in the civil service - Expanded certification for equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Section
36-4-27

Unlawful procurement of waiver or withdrawal.

Section
36-4-28

Probationary period.

Section
36-4-29

Restoration to former position of promotional appointees dismissed during probation.

Section
36-4-30

Repealed.

Section
36-4-31

Temporary appointment when no list available.

Section
36-4-32

Emergency appointments.

Section
36-4-33

War duration appointments.

Section
36-4-34

Transfers within classified service.

Section
36-4-34.1

Transfer of state employees.

Section
36-4-35

Demotions.

Section
36-4-36

Disciplinary suspensions.

Section
36-4-37

Layoffs - Preference for retention or reemployment.

Section
36-4-38

Dismissal.

Section
36-4-39

Retirement or transfer to light duty.

Section
36-4-40

Appeal from administrator to administrator of adjudication.

Section
36-4-40.1

Administrator of adjudication - Duties.

Section
36-4-40.2

Hearings - Appeals.

Section
36-4-41

Appeal from administrator of adjudication to appeal board.

Section
36-4-42

Appeal from appointing authority to appeal board.

Section
36-4-43

Conditions of service.

Section
36-4-44

Training programs.

Section
36-4-45

Repealed.

Section
36-4-46

Reports of changes in status of employees.

Section
36-4-47

Personnel roster and records - Tabulation and analysis of data.

Section
36-4-48

Certification of payrolls and accounts.

Section
36-4-49

Recovery of unlawful payments.

Section
36-4-50

Merit as basis - Discrimination prohibited.

Section
36-4-50.1

Certification of select positions.

Section
36-4-51

Running for elective office by classified employee.

Section
36-4-52

Restrictions on political activities of classified employees.

Section
36-4-53

Solicitation of political contributions.

Section
36-4-54

Promise of influence to obtain favors in classified service.

Section
36-4-55

36-4-55.2 - Repealed.

Section
36-4-56

Penalties for violations.

Section
36-4-57

Compliance with federal standards.

Section
36-4-58

Severability.

Section
36-4-59

Tenure in state service.

Section
36-4-60

Delegation by appointing authority.

Section
36-4-61

Persons with disabilities - Special list of eligibles.

Section
36-4-62

Pay incentive program.

Section
36-4-63

Sick leave and other leave - Effect of discharging upon overtime work and overtime compensation.

Section
36-4-64

Sick leave - Workers' compensation.

Section
36-4-65

Longevity benefits - Department of elementary and secondary education - Legislature.