§41-9-597. Applicability of rules and regulations of state personnel Merit System to staff and personnel employed by commission; employment conditions, etc., of employees of agencies or institutions transferred to center or commission.

The staff and personnel employed by the commission for the development and operation of the center and system shall be governed by the personnel Merit System rules and regulations of the State Personnel Department.

Employees of agencies or institutions which are transferred to the center or commission under the provisions of this article shall remain in their respective employments and shall be considered to meet the requirements of the department in terms of training and experience, but nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent or preclude the removal of an employee for cause in the manner provided by law. Such employees shall continue to enjoy employment conditions, including, but not limited to, salary range and advancement at a level no less than those enjoyed prior to transfer to the center or commission. All time accumulated while engaged in such prior employment shall be credited toward all privileges enjoyed under state merit employment.

(Acts 1975, No. 872, §8.)