§76-22.5 Recruitment flexibility. [Section effective until June 30, 2002. For section effective July 1, 2002, see below. Repeal of section on June 30, 1994, by L 1992, c 32, §5, deleted by L 1994, c 223, §7.] Notwithstanding section 76-23, the director of human resources development shall determine, establish, and maintain the manner in which positions shall be filled in accordance with section 78-1 and the following standards:

(1) Equal opportunity for all regardless of race, sex, age, religion, color, ancestry, physical handicap, or politics;

(2) First consideration for competent employees already within public service; and

(3) Impartial selection of the ablest person through competitive means which are fair, objective, and practical. [L 1992, c 32, §2; am L 1994, c 223, §7; am L 1998, c 11, §4]

§76-22.5 Recruitment. [Section effective July 1, 2002. For section effective until June 30, 2002, see above. Repeal of section on June 30, 1994, by L 1992, c 32, §5, deleted by L 1994, c 223, §7.] The director shall adopt rules in accordance with sections 76-1 and 78-1 to determine, establish, and maintain the manner in which civil service positions are to be filled. The director shall seek continuous improvements to streamline the recruitment process so that positions are filled in the most economic, efficient, and expeditious manner possible. This includes maximizing use of new technologies and developing more efficient alternatives to ensure the availability of qualified applicant pools whether it involves a change in the manner in which initial appointments are to be made, increased delegation to departments, or decentralization to appointing authorities, as necessary and appropriate. [L 1992, c 32, §2; am L 1994, c 223, §7; am L 1998, c 11, §4; am L 2000, c 253, §17]