STATE STATUTES & CODES

RHODE ISLAND STATUTES AND CODES

CHAPTER 36-4 - Merit System

• § 36-4-1 - Divisions of state service.
• § 36-4-2 - Positions in unclassified service.
• § 36-4-2.1 - Exemptions from merit system.
• § 36-4-3 - Branches of classified service.
• § 36-4-4 - Positions classed as noncompetitive.
• § 36-4-5 - Assignment of positions to noncompetitive branch – Transfer to competitive branch.
• § 36-4-6 - Appointments to noncompetitive branch.
• § 36-4-7 - Probationary period in noncompetitive branch – Acquisition of full status.
• § 36-4-8 - Rules – Amendments.
• § 36-4-9 - Adoption of classification plan.
• § 36-4-10 - Changes in plan – Notice of establishment of new positions.
• § 36-4-11 - Allocation of positions to classes within plan.
• § 36-4-12 - [Repealed.].
• § 36-4-13 - Submission of proposed pay plan for classified service.
• § 36-4-14 - Adoption of pay plan.
• § 36-4-14.1 - Ineligibility for other incentive payments.
• § 36-4-15 - Changes in pay plan for classified service – New classes.
• § 36-4-16 - Unclassified pay plan board – Abolishment – Transfer of functions.
• § 36-4-16.1 - [Repealed.].
• § 36-4-16.2 - Duties and responsibilities of the department of administration.
• § 36-4-16.3 - [Repealed.].
• § 36-4-16.4 - Salaries of directors.
• § 36-4-16.5 - Certain unclassified positions excluded.
• § 36-4-17 - Preparation of employment lists.
• § 36-4-17.1 - Longevity payments.
• § 36-4-18 - Competitive tests.
• § 36-4-19 - Placement of names on employment lists – Listing of veterans.
• § 36-4-20 - Duration of employment lists.
• § 36-4-21 - Open continuous competitive tests.
• § 36-4-22 - Promotion examinations and lists.
• § 36-4-23 - Preferred reemployment list.
• § 36-4-23.1 - Reemployment lists.
• § 36-4-24 - Removal of disqualified names from lists.
• § 36-4-25 - Designation of appropriate list for filling of vacancies.
• § 36-4-26 - Certification and appointment to positions in classified service.
• § 36-4-26.1 - Supplemental certification in the civil service – Expanded certification for equal opportunity and affirmative action.
• § 36-4-27 - Unlawful procurement of waiver or withdrawal.
• § 36-4-28 - Probationary period.
• § 36-4-29 - Restoration to former position of promotional appointees dismissed during probation.
• § 36-4-30 - [Repealed.].
• § 36-4-31 - Temporary appointment when no list available.
• § 36-4-32 - Emergency appointments.
• § 36-4-33 - War duration appointments.
• § 36-4-34 - Transfers within classified service.
• § 36-4-34.1 - Transfer of state employees.
• § 36-4-35 - Demotions.
• § 36-4-36 - Disciplinary suspensions.
• § 36-4-37 - Layoffs – Preference for retention or reemployment.
• § 36-4-38 - Dismissal.
• § 36-4-39 - Retirement or transfer to light duty.
• § 36-4-40 - Appeal from administrator to administrator of adjudication.
• § 36-4-40.1 - Administrator of adjudication – Duties.
• § 36-4-40.2 - Hearings – Appeals.
• § 36-4-41 - Appeal from administrator of adjudication to appeal board.
• § 36-4-42 - Appeal from appointing authority to appeal board.
• § 36-4-43 - Conditions of service.
• § 36-4-44 - Training programs.
• § 36-4-45 - [Repealed.].
• § 36-4-46 - Reports of changes in status of employees.
• § 36-4-47 - Personnel roster and records – Tabulation and analysis of data.
• § 36-4-48 - Certification of payrolls and accounts.
• § 36-4-49 - Recovery of unlawful payments.
• § 36-4-50 - Merit as basis – Discrimination prohibited.
• § 36-4-50.1 - Certification of select positions.
• § 36-4-51 - Running for elective office by classified employee.
• § 36-4-52 - Restrictions on political activities of classified employees.
• § 36-4-53 - Solicitation of political contributions.
• § 36-4-54 - Promise of influence to obtain favors in classified service.
• § 36-4-55 - – 36-4-55.2. [Repealed.].
• § 36-4-56 - Penalties for violations.
• § 36-4-57 - Compliance with federal standards.
• § 36-4-58 - Severability.
• § 36-4-59 - Tenure in state service.
• § 36-4-60 - Delegation by appointing authority.
• § 36-4-61 - Persons with disabilities – Special list of eligibles.
• § 36-4-62 - Pay incentive program.
• § 36-4-63 - Sick leave and other leave – Effect of discharging upon overtime work and overtime compensation.
• § 36-4-64 - Sick leave – Workers' compensation.
• § 36-4-65 - Longevity benefits – Department of elementary and secondary education – Legislature.