Federal Affairs is the lead section on this project. Since the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, addressing issues related to its implementation has also been a focal point for Federal Affairs. This section also maintains and makes available to the Commission staff resource materials on federal issues. The Personnel office maintains the records of Commission employees. One of its primary functions is to identify changes in payroll expenditures that are incurred by appointments, resignations, promotions, terminations, etc.
Personnel oversees the processing and orientation of new employees.
As the source for state and departmental rules, regulations and benefits that apply to employees, Personnel provides information through handbooks and manuals. Requests to fill vacancies in the Commission are processed by Personnel with the coordination of division directors. The Personnel manager also represents the Commission at meetings of the State Personnel Board and the Council of Personnel Administrators. Personnel develops and updates job descriptions on employees. This ensures appropriate classifications are selected for a particular job and may also be used as an indicator for change in classification and pay.