The commissioner of human services shall have authority to require methods of administration which are necessary for compliance with requirements of the Federal Social Security Act, as amended, and for the proper and efficient operation of all welfare programs. The adoption of methods relating to the establishment and maintenance of personnel standards on a merit basis for all employees in positions covered by chapter 9575 and the examination thereof, and the administration thereof, shall be directed and controlled exclusively by the commissioner of human services pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, sections 256.012 and 393.07. Nevertheless, the commissioner of human services shall exercise no authority in the selection, tenure of office, and compensation of a specific individual employed in accordance with these methods.
Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 9575, MERIT SYSTEM ORGANIZATION, pt. 9575.0100
Statutory Authority: MS s 256.012