Application of rules; removal for cause.

All employees to whom this part applies shall be governed by rules and regulations prescribed in or promulgated pursuant to this part, administered by the personnel board, the creation of which is provided for in Section 45-48-121.03. Present such employees shall remain in their respective employments during good behavior; but nothing herein shall be construed to prevent or preclude the removal of such an employee for cause in the manner hereinafter provided; and such employees shall be subject fully to this part. Present such employees who have been employed by the county for less than six months shall be probationary employees as provided for in Section 45-48-121.09.

(Act 82-206, p. 242, § 4.)