126-1. Purpose of Chapter; application to local employees. It is the intent and purpose of this Chapter to establish for the government of the State a system of personnel administration under the Governor, based on accepted principles of personnel administration and applying the best methods as evolved in government and industry. It is also the […]
126-1.1. Career State employee defined. (a) For the purposes of this Chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, "career State employee" means a State employee or an employee of a local entity who is covered by this Chapter pursuant to G.S. 126-5(a)(2) who: (1) Is in a permanent position with a permanent appointment, and (2) […]
126-2. State Human Resources Commission. (a) There is hereby established the State Human Resources Commission (hereinafter referred to as "the Commission"). (b) Repealed by Session Laws 2013-382, s. 2.1, effective August 21, 2013. (b1) The Commission shall consist of nine members, appointed as follows: (1) One member appointed by the General Assembly upon the recommendation […]
126-3. Office of State Human Resources established and responsibilities outlined; administration and supervision; appointment, compensation and tenure of Director. (a) There is hereby established the Office of State Human Resources (hereinafter referred to as "the Office") which shall be placed for organizational purposes within the Office of the Governor. Notwithstanding the provisions of North Carolina […]
126-4. Powers and duties of State Human Resources Commission. Subject to the approval of the Governor, the State Human Resources Commission shall establish policies and rules governing each of the following: (1) Position classification plans which shall provide for the classification and reclassification of all positions subject to this Chapter according to the duties and […]
126-5. Employees subject to Chapter; exemptions. [Effective until January 1, 2023] (a) The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to: (1) All State employees not herein exempt, and (2) All employees of the following local entities: a. Area mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse authorities, except as otherwise provided in Chapter 122C of the […]
126-6.2. Reports. (a) Beginning January 1, 1998, and annually thereafter, the head of each State agency, department, or institution employing State employees subject to the North Carolina Human Resources Act shall report to the Office of State Human Resources on the following: (1) The costs associated with the defense or settlement of administrative grievances and […]
126-6.3. Temporary employment needs of Cabinet and Council of State agencies; use of the Temporary Solutions Program. (a) Use of Temporary Solutions Required for Cabinet Agencies. – Notwithstanding G.S. 126-5 or any other provision of law, all Cabinet agencies that utilize temporary employees to perform work that is not information technology-related shall employ them through […]
