Section 65-501 – STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
65-501. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. It is the intent of the legislature to honor veterans of the armed forces by providing preference in initial appointments to public sector jobs in Idaho. Veterans’ preference is intended to honor those citizens who have served their country in active duty by providing veterans a more favorable competitive position for […]
Section 65-502 – DEFINITIONS.
65-502. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) "Applicant" means an individual applying for a position with a public employer. (2) "Armed forces" means the army, navy, marine corps, coast guard, air force, and the reserve components thereof. (3) "Civil service position" means a position for which the public employee is selected from a pool […]
Section 65-503 – ELIGIBILITY FOR PREFERENCE.
65-503. ELIGIBILITY FOR PREFERENCE. The following individuals are eligible for preference: (1) Veterans as defined in section 65-203, Idaho Code, and disabled veterans as defined in section 65-502, Idaho Code; (2) A widow or widower of any veteran as long as he or she remains unmarried; and (3) The wife or husband of a service-connected […]