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MO Rev Stat § 36.250 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.250 - Probationary periods.

Effective - 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories   36.250. Probationary periods. — 1. Every person appointed to a permanent position described under subdivision (2) of subsection 1 of section 36.030 shall be required to successfully complete a working test during a probationary period which shall be of sufficient length to enable the appointing authority to observe the employee's ability to perform the various duties pertaining to the position.  2. The board shall by regulation establish the standards governing normal length of the probationary period for different classes of positions. The regulations shall specify the criteria for reducing or lengthening the probationary period for individuals within the various classes. The minimum probationary period shall be three months. The maximum probationary period shall be eighteen months for top professional personnel and personnel with substantial supervisory or administrative responsibilities, and twelve months for all others. However, a probationary period shall not be required for an employee reinstated within two years after layoff or demotion in lieu of layoff by the same division of service.  3. Prior to the expiration of an employee's probationary period, the appointing authority shall notify the director and the employee in writing whether the services of the employee have been satisfactory and whether the appointing authority will continue the employee in the employee's position.  4. At any time during the probationary period the appointing authority may remove an employee if, in the opinion of the appointing authority, the working test indicates that the employee is unable or unwilling to perform the duties of the position satisfactorily. Upon removal, the appointing authority shall forthwith report to the director and to the employee removed, in writing, the appointing authority's action and the reason thereof. An employee who is found by the director to have been appointed through fraud shall be removed within ten days of notification of the appointing authority. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 26, A.L. 1979 H.B. 673, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1146, A.L. 2018 S.B. 1007)
MO Rev Stat § 36.280 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.280 - Transfer of employees — written notice to director.

Effective - 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories   36.280. Transfer of employees — written notice to director. — An appointing authority may at any time assign a person employed in a position described under subsection 1 of section 36.030 or a person employed in a position in a department or agency of the executive branch of state government not exempted from section 36.031 from one position to another position in the same class in the appointing authority's division. A transfer of an employee from a position in one division to a position in the same class in another division may be made with the approval of the appointing authorities of both divisions. Upon making either such assignment the transferring appointing authority shall forthwith give written notice of the appointing authority's action to the director. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 29, A.L. 1979 H.B. 673, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1146, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1868, A.L. 2018 S.B. 1007)
MO Rev Stat § 36.320 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.320 - Promotional register.

Effective - 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories   36.320. Promotional register. — 1. The director may establish and maintain such promotional registers and registers of eligibles for the various locations or divisions of service subject to this chapter pursuant to subsection 1 of section 36.030 as the director deems necessary or desirable to meet the needs of the service.  2. The time during which a promotional register or register of eligibles remains in force shall be determined by the director so as to best meet the needs of the service. The director may consolidate or cancel promotional registers and registers of eligibles as the needs of the service require.  3. In circumstances where there is a continuous need for substantial numbers of eligibles for a certain class of positions, the director may, after first establishing such a register, replenish the register from time to time by inserting the names of additional eligibles who are found to be qualified on the basis of determinations similar to those used as a basis for establishing the original register. The method for establishing, replenishing, and cancelling such a register may be determined by the regulations. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 19, A. 1949 S.B. 1018, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1146, A.L. 2018 S.B. 1007)
MO Rev Stat § 36.330 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.330 - Director to certify employment rights of state and of employees.

Effective - 28 Aug 1996   36.330. Director to certify employment rights of state and of employees. — 1. No state disbursing or auditing officer shall make or approve or take any part in making or approving any payment for personal service to any person employed in a division of service subject to this chapter unless such person is and employed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. Changes in employment conditions or status which are governed by this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the same conditions. The director shall establish the procedures necessary to secure compliance with this section.  2. Any sum paid contrary to any provision of this chapter or of any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter may be recovered for the state in an action maintained by any citizen of Missouri, from any officer who made, approved or authorized such payment or who signed or countersigned a voucher, payroll, check or warrant for such payment, or from the sureties on the official bond of any such officer. All moneys recovered in any such action shall be paid into the state treasury. Any citizen of Missouri may maintain a suit to restrain a disbursing officer from making any payment in contravention of any provision of this chapter, or of any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.  3. If the director wrongfully withholds certification of any employee pursuant to this section, such employee may maintain a proceeding to compel the director to make the appropriate certification. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 34, A.L. 1979 H.B. 673, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1146)
MO Rev Stat § 36.340 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.340 - Director may establish system of service reports.

Effective - 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories   36.340. Director may establish system of service reports. — In cooperation with appointing authorities the director may establish a system of service reports. Such service reports, if any, may take into consideration, among other things, the employee's conduct, performance, and output. In such manner and with such weight as shall be provided in the regulations, ratings assigned to such service reports may be considered in determining salary increases and decreases within the limits established by law and by the pay plan; as a factor in promotional decisions; as a factor in determining employees who should be demoted, transferred or dismissed. In such manner and at such time as the regulations may require, each appointing authority shall report to the director on the services of employees in his or her division. Any employee shall be given reasonable opportunity to inspect the records of the department which show the ratings assigned to his or her service reports. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 31, A.L. 2018 S.B. 1007)
MO Rev Stat § 36.350 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.350 - Sick and annual leaves — regulations to apply to all state agencies.

Effective - 28 Aug 1979   36.350. Sick and annual leaves — regulations to apply to all state agencies. — The regulations shall provide for the hours of work, holidays, attendance, and leaves of absence in the various classes of positions subject to this law. They shall contain provisions for annual leave, sick leave, and special leaves of absence, with or without pay, or with reduced pay, and may allow special extended leaves for employees disabled through injury or illness arising out of their employment, and the accumulation of annual leave and sick leave. Such regulations shall apply in all state agencies. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 32, A.L. 1979 H.B. 673)  CROSS REFERENCES:  Military leave for public employees, 105.270  Sick leave unused to be included in years of service, 104.601
MO Rev Stat § 36.370 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.370 - Suspension of employees — exception for National Guard members, when — appeal from suspension authorized.

Effective - 28 Aug 2010   36.370. Suspension of employees — exception for National Guard members, when — appeal from suspension authorized. — 1. An appointing authority may, for disciplinary purposes, suspend without pay any employee in his division for such length of time as he considers appropriate, not exceeding twenty working days in any twelve-month period except that this limitation shall not apply in the event of a terminal suspension given in conjunction with a dismissal. In case of a suspension, the director shall be furnished with a statement in writing specifically setting forth the reasons for such suspension. Upon request, a copy of such statement shall be furnished to such employee. With the approval of the director, any employee may be suspended for a longer period pending the investigation or trial of any charges against him. Any regular employee who is suspended for more than five working days shall have the right to appeal to the administrative hearing commission as provided under section 36.390.  2. An appointing authority may not suspend without pay any employee in his division who is a member of the National Guard and is engaged in the performance of duty or training in the service of this state at the call of the governor and as ordered by the adjutant general, but shall grant a leave of absence from duty without loss of time, pay, regular leave, impairment of efficiency rating, or of any other rights or benefits, to which otherwise entitled, and shall pay that employee his salary or compensation for the entire period of absence for that purpose. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 36, A.L. 1973 1st Ex. Sess. H.B. 8, A.L. 1979 H.B. 673, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1868)
MO Rev Stat § 36.380 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.380 - Dismissal of employee — notice.

Effective - 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories   36.380. Dismissal of employee — notice. — An appointing authority may dismiss for cause any regular employee in his or her division when he or she considers that such action is required in the interests of efficient administration and that the good of the service will be served thereby. No dismissal of a regular employee shall take effect unless, prior to the effective date thereof, the appointing authority gives to such employee a written statement notifying the employee of the decision and setting forth in substance the reason therefor. When it is not practicable to give the notice of dismissal to an employee in person, it may be sent to the employee by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, at his or her last mailing address as shown in the personnel records of the appointing authority. Proof of refusal of the employee to accept delivery or the inability of postal authorities to deliver such mail shall be accepted as evidence that the required notice of dismissal has been given. Any regular employee who is dismissed shall have the right to appeal to the administrative hearing commission as provided under section 36.390. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 37, A.L. 1973 1st Ex. Sess. H.B. 8, A.L. 1977 S.B. 98, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1868, A.L. 2018 S.B. 1007)  (1976) Held, a nonprobationary employee is entitled to a "due process" hearing prior to discharge. Employee has a property interest in his employment which is protected under the fourteenth amendment. Kennedy v. Robb (CAMo.), 547 F.2d 408.
MO Rev Stat § 36.400 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.400 - Powers of commission to administer oaths and issue subpoenas.

Effective - 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories   36.400. Powers of commission to administer oaths and issue subpoenas. — The administrative hearing commission and each commissioner shall have power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and compel the production of books and papers pertinent to any investigation or hearing authorized by this chapter. Any person who shall fail to appear in response to a subpoena or to answer any question or produce any books or papers pertinent to any such investigation or hearing, or who shall knowingly give false testimony therein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 39, A.L. 2010 H.B. 1868, A.L. 2018 S.B. 1007)
MO Rev Stat § 36.410 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.410 - Failure of employee to testify — penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1945   36.410. Failure of employee to testify — penalty. — If any employee in a position subject to this law shall willfully refuse or fail to appear before any court or judge, any legislative committee, or any officer, board or body authorized to conduct any hearing or inquiry, or having appeared shall refuse to testify or answer any question relating to the affairs or government of the state or the conduct of any state officer or employee on the ground that his testimony or answers would tend to incriminate him, or shall refuse to waive immunity from prosecution on account of any matter about which he may be asked to testify at any such hearing or inquiry, he shall forfeit his position and shall not be eligible for appointment to any position under the provisions of this chapter. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 40)
MO Rev Stat § 36.420 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.420 - Records open for public inspection.

Effective - 28 Aug 1945   36.420. Records open for public inspection. — The records of the personnel division, except such records as the regulations may require to be held confidential for reasons of public policy, shall be public records and shall be open to public inspection, subject to regulations as to the time and manner of inspection which may be prescribed by the board. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 42)
MO Rev Stat § 36.430 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.430 - Use of public buildings.

Effective - 28 Aug 1945   36.430. Use of public buildings. — All officers and employees of the state and of municipalities and political subdivisions of the state shall allow the personnel division the reasonable use of public buildings under their control, and furnish heat, light and furniture, for any examination, hearing or investigation authorized by this law. The personnel division shall pay to a municipality or political subdivision the reasonable cost of any such facilities furnished by it. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 41)
MO Rev Stat § 36.440 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.440 - Compliance with law — penalty for failure to comply.

Effective - 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories   36.440. Compliance with law — penalty for failure to comply. — 1. All officers and employees of the state subject to provisions of this chapter, whether pursuant to subsection 1 of section 36.030 or pursuant to section 36.031, shall comply with and aid in all proper ways in carrying out the provisions of this chapter applicable to them and the regulations adopted thereunder. All officers and employees shall furnish any records or information which the director or the board may request for any purpose of this law.  2. A state officer or employee who shall fail to comply with any provision of this chapter or of any regulation adopted thereunder that is applicable to such person shall be subject to all penalties and remedies now or hereafter provided by law for the failure of a public officer or employee to do any act required of him or her by this chapter. The director may maintain such action or proceeding at law or in equity as he or she considers necessary or appropriate to secure compliance with this chapter and the regulations adopted thereunder. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 46, A.L. 2018 S.B. 1007)
MO Rev Stat § 36.450 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.450 - Costs of administration, paid how.

Effective - 28 Aug 1979   36.450. Costs of administration, paid how. — The costs incurred in the administration of this law shall be paid from the general revenue fund of this state; provided, however, that the director shall, and he is hereby authorized to, enter into agreements with agencies of the federal or state government which control grants of money to the state for the administration of state laws enacted pursuant to the federal Social Security Act or other federal laws or regulations whereby the actual costs incurred in connection with the examination, selection, promotion, transfer or discipline of employees of divisions of the service charged with the administration of said laws shall be paid, in whole or in part, from funds granted for the administration of such laws. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 46a, A.L. 1979 H.B. 673)
MO Rev Stat § 36.460 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.460 - Violation by employee — penalty.

Effective - 28 Aug 1945   36.460. Violation by employee — penalty. — Any person holding any position of employment covered by the provisions of this chapter who shall willfully violate any provision hereof shall forfeit his or her position as well as his or her eligibility rating and for a period of at least five years from and after the date of such violation shall be ineligible for appointment to or employment in any position covered by this law. ­­-------- (L. 1945 p. 1157 § 47)
MO Rev Stat § 36.500 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.500 - Personnel division to perform personnel studies and services as directed by commissioner.

Effective - 15 Jan 1973   36.500. Personnel division to perform personnel studies and services as directed by commissioner. — The personnel division shall collect information, provide services, make studies and analyses as directed by the commissioner of administration of personnel covered by the provisions of this chapter and other systems in the executive branch of state government and to perform any other service as directed by the commissioner or the governor to promote uniformity in employment conditions and compensation of state employees, provide aid to departments in personnel matters and to develop a career system of state service that will enable the state to utilize all its personnel in as efficient and effective a manner as possible without restrictions of department, agency or other entity of the executive branch of state government. ­­-------- (L. 1971 H.B. 384)  Effective 1-15-73
MO Rev Stat § 36.510 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 36 - State Personnel Law (Merit System)|Section 36.510 - Director's duties for all state agencies — strikes by merit system employees.

Effective - 28 Aug 2018, 2 histories   36.510. Director's duties for all state agencies — strikes by merit system employees. — 1. In addition to other duties specified elsewhere in this chapter the director may perform the following functions in some or all agencies of state government:  (1) Develop, initiate and implement a central training program for personnel in agencies of state government and encourage and assist in the development of such specialized training activities as can best be administered internally by such individual agencies;  (2) Establish a management trainee program and prescribe rules for the establishment of a career executive service for the state;  (3) Formulate for approval of the board regulations regarding mandatory training for persons employed in management positions in state agencies;  (4) Institute, coordinate and direct a statewide program for recruitment of personnel in cooperation with appointing authorities in state agencies;  (5) Assist all state departments in setting productivity goals and in implementing a standard system of performance appraisals;  (6) Establish and direct a central labor relations function for the state which shall coordinate labor relations activities in individual state agencies, including participation in negotiations and approval of agreements relating to uniform wages, benefits and those aspects of employment which have fiscal impact on the state; and  (7) Formulate rules for approval of the board and establish procedures and standards relating to position classification and compensation of employees which are designed to secure essential uniformity and comparability among state agencies.  2. Any person who is employed in a position subject to this chapter who engaged in a strike or labor stoppage shall be subject to the penalties provided by law. ­­-------- (L. 1979 H.B. 673, A.L. 1996 H.B. 1146, A.L. 2018 S.B. 1007)
MO Rev Stat § 37.007 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 37 - Office of Administration|Section 37.007 - Credit card, debit card, and other electronic payments, statewide system for all state agencies and departments.

Effective - 28 Aug 2019, 2 histories   37.007. Credit card, debit card, and other electronic payments, statewide system for all state agencies and departments. — Within six months of August 28, 2012, the commissioner of the office of administration shall develop and implement a statewide system or contract with any third party to allow all state agencies and departments to accept payments made by a credit card, debit card, or other electronic method designated by the commissioner. State agencies and departments shall not incur any additional fees for utilizing such payment methods, unless authorized by the commissioner of administration upon a finding that the payment of such fees would result in a positive fiscal impact to the state. ­­-------- (L. 2012 H.B. 1094, A.L. 2019 H.B. 1088)
MO Rev Stat § 37.012 (2021)
2021 Missouri Revised Statutes|Title IV - Executive Branch|Chapter 37 - Office of Administration|Section 37.012 - Commissioner may provide cooperative purchasing services — when.

Effective - 28 Aug 1990   37.012. Commissioner may provide cooperative purchasing services — when. — The commissioner of administration may provide cooperative purchasing services to quasi-public governmental bodies, as defined in section 610.010, in the same manner as those services are provided to political subdivisions pursuant to section 67.360. However, this section shall not authorize the cooperative purchasing of investment and banking services. ­­-------- (L. 1990 S.B. 808 & 672 § 3)