Chapter 4
Merit System

Index of Sections

§ 36-4-1. Divisions of state service.

§ 36-4-2. Positions in unclassified service.

§ 36-4-2.1. Exemptions from merit system.

§ 36-4-3. Branches of classified service.

§ 36-4-4. Positions classed as noncompetitive.

§ 36-4-5. Assignment of positions to noncompetitive branch — Transfer to competitive branch.

§ 36-4-6. Appointments to noncompetitive branch.

§ 36-4-7. Probationary period in noncompetitive branch — Acquisition of full status.

§ 36-4-8. Rules — Amendments.

§ 36-4-9. Adoption of classification plan.

§ 36-4-10. Changes in plan — Notice of establishment of new positions.

§ 36-4-11. Allocation of positions to classes within plan.

§ 36-4-12. Repealed.

§ 36-4-13. Submission of proposed pay plan for classified service.

§ 36-4-14. Adoption of pay plan.

§ 36-4-14.1. Ineligibility for other incentive payments.

§ 36-4-15. Changes in pay plan for classified service — New classes.

§ 36-4-16. Unclassified pay plan board — Abolishment — Transfer of functions.

§ 36-4-16.1. Repealed.

§ 36-4-16.2. Duties and responsibilities of the department of administration.

§ 36-4-16.3. Repealed.

§ 36-4-16.4. Salaries of directors and secretaries.

§ 36-4-16.5. Certain unclassified positions excluded.

§ 36-4-17. Preparation of employment lists.

§ 36-4-17.1. Longevity payments.

§ 36-4-17.2. Future longevity payments.

§ 36-4-18. Competitive tests.

§ 36-4-19. Placement of names on employment lists — Listing of veterans.

§ 36-4-20. Duration of employment lists.

§ 36-4-21. Open continuous competitive tests.

§ 36-4-22. Promotion examinations and lists.

§ 36-4-23. Preferred reemployment list.

§ 36-4-23.1. Reemployment lists.

§ 36-4-24. Removal of disqualified names from lists.

§ 36-4-25. Designation of appropriate list for filling of vacancies.

§ 36-4-26. Certification and appointment to positions in classified service.

§ 36-4-26.1. Supplemental certification in the civil service — Expanded certification for equal opportunity and affirmative action.

§ 36-4-27. Unlawful procurement of waiver or withdrawal.

§ 36-4-28. Probationary period.

§ 36-4-29. Restoration to former position of promotional appointees dismissed during probation.

§ 36-4-30. Repealed.

§ 36-4-31. Temporary appointment when no list available.

§ 36-4-32. Emergency appointments.

§ 36-4-33. War duration appointments.

§ 36-4-34. Transfers within classified service.

§ 36-4-34.1. Transfer of state employees.

§ 36-4-35. Demotions.

§ 36-4-36. Disciplinary suspensions.

§ 36-4-37. Layoffs — Preference for retention or reemployment.

§ 36-4-38. Dismissal.

§ 36-4-39. Retirement or transfer to light duty.

§ 36-4-40. Appeal from administrator to administrator of adjudication.

§ 36-4-40.1. Administrator of adjudication — Duties.

§ 36-4-40.2. Hearings — Appeals.

§ 36-4-41. Appeal from administrator of adjudication to appeal board.

§ 36-4-42. Appeal from appointing authority to appeal board.

§ 36-4-43. Conditions of service.

§ 36-4-44. Training programs.

§ 36-4-45. Repealed.

§ 36-4-46. Reports of changes in status of employees.

§ 36-4-47. Personnel roster and records — Tabulation and analysis of data.

§ 36-4-48. Certification of payrolls and accounts.

§ 36-4-49. Recovery of unlawful payments.

§ 36-4-50. Merit as basis — Discrimination prohibited.

§ 36-4-50.1. Certification of select positions.

§ 36-4-51. Running for elective office by classified employee.

§ 36-4-52. Restrictions on political activities of classified employees.

§ 36-4-53. Solicitation of political contributions.

§ 36-4-54. Promise of influence to obtain favors in classified service.

§§ 36-4-55 — 36-4-55.2. Repealed.

§ 36-4-56. Penalties for violations.

§ 36-4-57. Compliance with federal standards.

§ 36-4-58. Severability.

§ 36-4-59. Tenure in state service.

§ 36-4-60. Delegation by appointing authority.

§ 36-4-61. Persons with disabilities — Special list of eligibles.

§ 36-4-62. Pay incentive program.

§ 36-4-63. Sick leave and other leave — Effect of discharging upon overtime work and overtime compensation.

§ 36-4-64. Sick leave — Workers’ compensation.

§ 36-4-65. Longevity benefits — Department of elementary and secondary education — Legislature.