Rhode Island § 36-4-10 - Merit System

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§ 36-4-10. Merit System

R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-4-10

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

Additional classes may be established and existing classes may be divided, combined, altered, or abolished upon recommendation of the personnel administrator, recommendation by the director after public hearing, and approval by the governor. This action may be initiated either by the personnel administrator, the director, or on request of an appointing authority. Appointing authorities intending to establish new positions shall so notify the personnel administrator, and except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall be appointed to or employed for a new position until it has been properly classified as herein provided and an appropriate list established therefor.

History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 661, § 9; P.L. 1952, ch. 2975, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 36-4-10.

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What does Rhode Island General Laws § 36-4-10 cover?

Section 36-4-10 ("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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