Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-26 - AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSIONS
Subject 40-26-1 - GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL COMMODITY COMMISSIONS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
Rule 40-26-1-.18 - Commission Personnel

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-26-1-.18

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Unless the Commission has established a rule or policy to the contrary, the Chairman with the Commission's approval shall have the authority to hire employees, recommend salary and increases for employees and terminate employees.

(a) When employees are hired, the Commission must submit to the Department in writing:
1. effective date of employment;

2. starting salary;

3. social security number and copy of social security card;

4. address;

5. appropriate insurance, tax and retirement information.

(b) When an employee is to be terminated, the Commission must submit to the Department in writing:
1. effective date of termination;

2. balance of leave, both annual and sick, not taken.

(2) The permanent employment of any relative by blood or marriage (including wife, husband, mother, father, child, grandchild, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, whether by blood, adoption or in-law) of Commission members or present employees is prohibited.

(3) The appointment, performance and salary of employees shall be reviewed by the members of the Commission annually.

(4) The use of temporary help is a permissible expense and the cost should be charged to the proper budget category.

(a) Invoices from individuals for services rendered must include:
1. name of Commission;

2. description of work performed;

3. hours worked and rate of compensation;

4. signature of claimant;

5. address of claimant;

6. social security number.

(5) The payment of fees to personnel agencies for recruitment is prohibited.

(6) The Commission shall set policy for annual and sick leave that shall conform to the guidelines set forth by the State Personnel Board for state employees.

(7) The applicable provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply to Commission employees.

O.C.G.A. 2-8-1, et seq.

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