Rhode Island § 36-4-49 - Merit System
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§ 36-4-49. Merit System
R.I. Gen. Laws § 36-4-49
§ 36-4-49. Recovery of unlawful payments.
Any payment violating the provisions of the pay plan or the rules pertaining thereto, made to a person appointed or established in his or her position in a manner contrary to the provisions of this chapter, may be recovered from the appointing authority, or any officer or person making the payment, whoever is culpable, or from the sureties on the official bond of that officer or person. Action for the recovery may be maintained by the director, any officer, or employee of the state service, or any citizen of the state. All money recovered under this section shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the general fund.
History of Section.
P.L. 1939, ch. 661, § 20; P.L. 1952, ch. 2975, § 22; G.L. 1956, § 36-4-49.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 36-4-49
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 36-4-49 cover?
Section 36-4-49 ("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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