Sec. 49. The refusal or failure of an employee in the state classified service to do any of the following is sufficient grounds for the employee’s dismissal by the appointing authority:

(1) The employee willfully refuses or fails to appear before:

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 4-15-2.2-49

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • appointing authority: means the head of a department, division, board, or commission, or an individual or group of individuals who have the power by law or by lawfully delegated authority to make appointments to positions in the state civil service. See Indiana Code 4-15-2.2-2
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
(A) a court or judge;

(B) a legislative committee; or

(C) an officer, board, or body authorized to conduct a hearing or inquiry.

(2) After making an appearance, the employee refuses to testify or answer questions relating to:

(A) the affairs or government of the state; or

(B) the conduct of any officer or employee.

As added by P.L.229-2011, SEC.56.