Note Part heading amended by L 2000, c 253, §4. §76-1 Purposes; merit principle. It is the purpose of this chapter to require each jurisdiction to establish and maintain a separately administered civil service system based on the merit principle. The merit principle is the selection of persons based on their fitness and ability for […]
§76-1.5 Executive branch workforce demographic profile. (a) The director of human resources development shall compile a profile on the workforce of the executive branch of the State that shall include: (1) Demographic data on the entire executive branch workforce covering both civil service employees hired through recruitment procedures based on merit and employees exempt from […]
Note Part II heading, “Civil Service for the State”, repealed. L 2000, c 253, §8. §76-11 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Appointing authority” means a department head or designee having the power to make appointments or changes in the status of employees. “Chief executive” means the governor, the […]
§76-11.5 REPEALED. L 2000, c 253, §45.
§76-11.6 Special, research, or demonstration project positions. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, with the approval of the governor, the head of a department may establish and abolish any subordinate position for an employee engaged in a special, research, or demonstration project that is approved by the governor, subject to the limitations of available appropriations. […]
§76-12 General powers and duties of director. The director shall: (1) Represent the public interest in the improvement of human resources administration in the civil service; (2) Assist in fostering the interest of institutions of learning and civic, professional, and employee organizations in the improvement of human resources standards in civil service; (3) Advise the […]
§76-13 Specific duties and powers of director. The director shall direct and supervise all the administrative and technical activities of the director’s department. In addition to other duties imposed upon the director by this chapter, the director shall: (1) Establish and maintain a roster of all persons in the civil service; (2) Appoint employees necessary […]
§76-13.5 Classification. (a) Each director shall establish, implement, and maintain one or more classification systems covering all civil service positions, not otherwise exempted by rules. The classification systems shall be constructed with the objective of achieving equal pay for equal work as provided in section 76-1. The director shall adopt rules that allow for the […]
§76-14 Merit appeals board; duties, and jurisdiction. (a) The merit appeals board of each jurisdiction shall decide appeals from any action under this chapter taken by the chief executive, the director, an appointing authority, or a designee acting on behalf of one of these individuals, relating to: (1) Recruitment and examination; (2) Classification and reclassification […]
§76-15 Examination consultants. (a) The director or an appointing authority may select employees in the jurisdiction’s service or any individual to act as volunteer subject-matter consultants in the preparation and rating of applications and examinations. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 92F, the identity of any volunteer subject-matter consultant, and any information which would result in […]
§76-16 Civil service and exemptions. (a) The state constitution mandates that the employment of persons in the civil service, as defined by law, be governed by the merit principle. The legislature declares that the public policy of the State is that all positions in the civil service systems of the respective jurisdictions shall be filled […]
§76-17 Rules; policies, standards, and procedures. (a) In conformity with chapter 91, the director shall prescribe rules to carry out this chapter which shall have the force and effect of law. The rules may include any matter not inconsistent with law concerning the establishment and maintenance of a system of personnel management based on the […]
§76-18 Examinations. There shall be examinations for testing the fitness and ability of applicants for positions in civil service. The director shall adopt rules to administer the examination programs. [L 1955, c 274, pt of §1; RL 1955, §3-21(a); am L 1957, c 198, §1; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §11; am L […]
§ §76-19 to 21 REPEALED. L 2000, c 253, § §46 to 48.
§ §76-2 to 4 REPEALED. L 2000, c 253, § §36 to 38.
§76-22 REPEALED. L 1996, c 34, §1.
§76-22.5 Recruitment. The director shall adopt rules in accordance with sections 76-1 and 78-1 to determine, establish, and maintain the manner in which civil service positions are to be filled. The director shall seek continuous improvements to streamline the recruitment process so that positions are filled in the most economic, efficient, and expeditious manner possible. […]
§76-23 REPEALED. L 2000, c 253, §49.
§76-23.5 Recruitment incentives. Within limits set forth in rules of the director, appointing authorities may pay for all or a portion of the travel and transportation expenses or to provide a monetary incentive to enhance the recruitment of persons employed or appointed to critical-to-fill and labor shortage positions. [L 1991, c 205, §2; am L […]
§ §76-24 to 26 REPEALED. L 2000, c 253, § §50 to 52.
