Rules and procedures.

In addition to such other matter as may be necessary and proper to carry out the intent and purposes of this part, rules shall be formulated and adopted by the personnel board, establishing specific procedures to govern the following phases of the personnel program. The rules and procedures shall contain provisions for equal opportunity in employment and advancement of all persons on a nondiscriminatory basis, and the rules and policies shall be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age or national origin. The rules and procedures shall be consistent with the requirements of the Office of Revenue Sharing, Office of the Secretary of Treasury, United States of America, and shall be approved by that office. Such rules shall be adopted only after consultation with the elected officials and shall be in force and effect and have the force of law only after approval of the county commission.

(1) The formulation of minimum standards and qualifications for each class of position.

(2) The evaluation of employees during the probationary period.

(3) The separation from the service of employees through layoff, suspension, dismissal, and/or incapacity to perform required duties.

(4) The maintenance and use of necessary records and forms.

(5) The hiring or new employees.

(Act 84-462, p. 1072, §5.)