(a) For the purposes of this section, "employee" means either of the following:
(1) A classified or nonclassified employee who is employed by a higher education governing board, by the commission or by the council; or
(a) For the purposes of this section, "employee" means either of the following:
(1) A classified or nonclassified employee who is employed by a higher education governing board, by the commission or by the council; or