Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 196 - Human Services Department
Chapter 9575 - MERIT SYSTEM
MERIT SYSTEM ORGANIZATION
Part 9575.0130 - DUTIES OF THE MERIT SYSTEM COUNCIL

A. to establish general policies for the administration of merit examinations and the hearing of personnel appeals as provided in parts 9575.1150 to 9575.1200;

B. to hear such appeals or to appoint an appeal board of three members or to appoint a referee to hear such appeals on its behalf;

C. to consult with the commissioner of human services about the appointment of a full-time merit system supervisor;

D. to consult with the supervisor in formulating procedures for the purpose of ensuring conformity with the rules and the policies of the council;

E. to review the classification and compensation plans and to make recommendations to the commissioner about their adoption and subsequent revision;

F. to make recommendations to the commissioner about internal personnel policies to ensure conformity with the rules;

G. to promote public understanding of the purposes, policies, and practices of the merit system; and

H. to review and make recommendations to the commissioner about any amendments to the rules of the merit system.