Rhode Island § 36-4-16 - Merit System
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§ 36-4-16. Merit System
R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-4-16
§ 36-4-16. Unclassified pay plan board — Abolishment — Transfer of functions.
Upon the effective date of this section [June 20, 2005], the unclassified pay plan board shall be abolished, and all powers, duties and obligations of the board conferred thereon pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be transferred to and administered by the department of administration. Any reference to the unclassified pay plan board within the general laws shall now be construed to refer to the department of administration.
History of Section.
P.L. 1952, ch. 2975, § 12; G.L. 1956, § 36-4-16; P.L. 1965, ch. 212, § 1; P.L. 1973,
ch. 60, § 2; P.L. 1973, ch. 61, § 1; P.L. 1976, ch. 171, § 2; P.L. 1978, ch. 205,
art. XII, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 456, § 1; P.L. 1988, ch. 637, § 1; P.L. 2001, ch. 180,
§ 76; P.L. 2005, ch. 51, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 52, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 36-4-16
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 36-4-16 cover?
Section 36-4-16 ("Merit System") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. 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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