Section 36.170

Title IV EXECUTIVE BRANCH

Chapter 36

Effective - 28 Aug 1996, 2 histories, see footnote   (history) 

  36.170.  Examinations, how conducted — agencies may administer — exceptions — provisions for persons with disabilities. — 1.  The director shall from time to time conduct such open competitive and promotional examinations as the director considers necessary.  The examinations shall be of such character as to determine the relative qualifications, fitness and ability of the persons tested to perform the duties of the class for which a register is to be established.  No question shall be so framed as to elicit information concerning the political or religious opinions or affiliations of an applicant.

  2.  Agencies may request authority from the director to administer examinations for all positions, in accordance with rules adopted by the board.  When such a request is approved, the director, in accordance with rules established by the board, shall establish standards and guidelines to be followed.

  3.  Pursuant to rules promulgated by the board, appointing authorities may request that the division of personnel administer promotional examinations limited to those already employed by the state or within the department or division of service involved.

  4.  All examinations conducted by the director shall be conducted in a location which is fully accessible to persons with disabilities or if such a facility is not available in a given location for such regular examinations, a special examination will be arranged upon request of an applicant with a disability in a facility which is fully accessible.

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(L. 1945 p. 1157 § 20, A.L. 1979 H.B. 673, A.L. 1984 S.B. 464, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1146)