8A.401 - DEFINITIONS.
8A.401 DEFINITIONS.
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Appointing authority" means the chairperson or person in
charge of any state agency including, but not limited to, boards,
bureaus, commissions, and departments, or an employee designated to
act for an appointing authority.
2. "Merit system" means the merit system established under
this subchapter. Section History: Recent Form
2003 Acts, ch 145, §57