§ 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
§ 36-4-13 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
§ 36-4-16.2 Duties and responsibilities of the department of administration
§ 36-4-16.4 Salaries of directors and secretaries
§ 36-4-16.5 Certain unclassified positions excluded
§ 36-4-17 Preparation of employment lists
§ 36-4-17.1 Longevity payments
§ 36-4-17.2 Future 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
§ 36-4-31 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
§ 36-4-46 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
§ 36-4-56 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
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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws > Chapter 36-4 - Merit System

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
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  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
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  • Precedent: A court decision in an earlier case with facts and law similar to a dispute currently before a court. Precedent will ordinarily govern the decision of a later similar case, unless a party can show that it was wrongly decided or that it differed in some significant way.
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  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
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