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§21A-2-8. Assistants and Employees

The commissioner shall appoint, upon a nonpartisan merit basis, the division and unit heads and such assistants and employees as may be necessary to the efficient operation of the bureau. He shall fix their compensation in accordance with the provisions of article six, chapter twenty-nine of this code.

§21A-2-10. Examinations and Annual Merit Ratings

The commissioner shall hold examinations to determine the technical and professional qualifications of applicants for positions. The examinations shall be a guide to the commissioner in making his appointments. The commissioner shall annually rate the employees according to their merit and shall determine whether they are maintaining standards of eligibility.

§21A-2-11. Dismissals, Terminations, Layoffs and Suspensions

The commissioner shall establish regulations governing dismissals, terminations, layoffs and suspensions. Severance of employees' relationship with the bureau shall be in accordance with these regulations. All severances shall be for good cause. Failure to maintain technical or professional qualifications shall be a good cause for severance.

§21A-2-1. Appointment; Term of Office

The bureau shall be under the supervision of a commissioner of the Bureau of Employment Programs. The commissioner shall be appointed by the Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall hold his office subject to the will and pleasure of the Governor.

§21A-2-2. Qualifications

The commissioner shall be selected with special reference to his training, experience, and capacity. He shall not be a candidate for or hold any other public office or trust, nor shall he be a member of a political committee. If he becomes a candidate for a public office or becomes a member of a political […]