CHAPTER 9. HIRING OF STATE EMPLOYEES AND RETENTION OF BENEFITS AFTER GOVERNMENTAL REORGANIZATION

IC 4-15-9
     Chapter 9. Hiring of State Employees and Retention of Benefits After Governmental Reorganization

IC 4-15-9-1
Definitions
    
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:
    "State employee" means an employee of a state agency except a state educational institution.
    "Governmental reorganization" means merger, growth, transfer, discontinuance, or phasing out of governmental functions.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.45.

IC 4-15-9-2
Assistance in locating new employment
    
Sec. 2. If a state employee's employment with a state agency is terminated because of governmental reorganization, the state agency or the personnel department shall assist him in locating employment with another state agency. When a same or similar position for which the terminated state employee is qualified becomes available with a state agency, he shall be given priority consideration in filling the position. However, if the position is a merit position, merit requirements must be met.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.23, SEC.39.

IC 4-15-9-3
Credit of former benefits
    
Sec. 3. If the state employee is hired, the hiring agency shall credit him with the same number of days of sick leave, vacation leave, and other leave days, and with other service credits which the employee accrued with the agency that formerly employed him.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1.

IC 4-15-9-4
Relocation expenses
    
Sec. 4. Relocation expenses shall be allowed in accordance with budget agency regulations for employees assigned to a new agency or work location.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1.