2006 South Dakota Code - 3-6A-2 — Definition of terms.

3-6A-2. Definition of terms. Terms as used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, mean:

(1) "Appointing authority," department secretaries, bureau commissioners, division directors, and heads of the several state institutions;

(2) "Commission," the Career Service Commission;

(3) "Bureau," a major subdivision of the Department of Executive Management;

(4) "Bureau commissioner," the head of a bureau;

(5) "Career service," positions in the executive branch of state government to which this chapter applies;

(6) "Career service employee," an employee covered by the provisions of this chapter;

(7) "Class of positions," all career service positions which are sufficiently similar in kind or subject matter of work performed, level of difficulty and responsibility, and qualification requirements to warrant similar treatment in personnel and pay administration;

(8) "Department secretary," an individual appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Governor to administer one of the major departments of state government;

(9) "Deputy," an individual who serves as first assistant to, and at the pleasure of, a department secretary, bureau commissioner, or division director where allowed by law;

(10) "Division director," an individual appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the department secretary to administer a division within a major department of state government;

(11) "Eligible applicant," a position applicant who meets the minimum qualification requirements for a respective position;

(12) "Employee," any employee working in the executive branch of state government, paid by the State of South Dakota, or remunerated by other funds raised, appropriated or otherwise generated by the state;

(13) "Personnel commissioner," the commissioner of the Bureau of Personnel;

(14) "Position," a collection of duties and responsibilities assigned by the appointing authority to one individual.

Source: SL 1973, ch 23, § 1.

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