American Samoa § 7.0806 - Abolishment of positions.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 7.0806 — Abolishment of positions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7.0806. Abolishment of positions.
(a) Abolishment of an encumbered position in the career service due to lack of work or funds, or reorganization, and separation of the incumbent from such position, shall constitute a reduction in force. (b) The Director of Manpower Resources shall establish and administer rules and regulations governing the disposition of employees affected by reductions in force, which shall give due recognition to merit and fitness, length of service, tenure, and type of appointment, thus insuring equitable treatment of the latter.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 7.0806 cover?
Section 7.0806 ("Abolishment of positions.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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