2023 Illinois Compiled Statutes › Chapter 15 - EXECUTIVE OFFICERS › 15 ILCS 510/ - State Treasurer Employment Code.

(15 ILCS 510/1) (from Ch. 130, par. 101)
Sec. 1. 
		Title. 
		This Act shall be known and may be cited as the State
Treasurer Employment Code, and shall apply to employment within the Office
of the State Treasurer of the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/2) (from Ch. 130, par. 102)
Sec. 2. 
		Purpose. 
		The purpose of the Employment Code is to establish
a system of human resources management based upon merit principles.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/3) (from Ch. 130, par. 103)
Sec. 3. 
		Definitions. 
		For the purposes of this Code, unless the
context indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the meaning
ascribed to them as follows:
"Board".  The Personnel Review Board created by this Code.
"Division".  Division of Personnel.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/4) (from Ch. 130, par. 104)
Sec. 4. 
		Organization. 
		There is created in the Office of the State
Treasurer:  (a) a Division of Personnel with primary responsibility for
personnel transactions; and (b) a Personnel Review Board.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/5) (from Ch. 130, par. 105)
Sec. 5. 
		Jurisdiction; exemptions. 
		All offices and positions of
employment in the Office of Treasurer shall be subject to this Code unless
specifically exempted herein.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/5a) (from Ch. 130, par. 105a)
Sec. 5a. 
		General exemptions. 
		The following positions in the Office
shall be exempt from all Sections of this Code except Section 9b.1:
(a) The Deputy State Treasurer, Assistant to
the State Treasurer, Executive Assistant to the State Treasurer and Chief
Fiscal Officer;
(b) The personal secretaries and administrative assistants
to the Treasurer;
(c) Persons exercising substantial executive or administrative functions
who have, as their primary responsibility, the operation of an
organizational entity in the Office of the State Treasurer;
(d) Licensed attorneys in positions as legal or technical advisors,
except in those positions paid from federal funds if such exemption is
inconsistent with federal requirements.
(Source: P.A. 90-621, eff. 1-1-99.)
(15 ILCS 510/6) (from Ch. 130, par. 106)
Sec. 6. 
		Division of Personnel - duties and responsibilities. 
		The
Division shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(a) To apply and carry out this Code and the rules adopted hereunder;
(b) To schedule and attend meetings of the Personnel Review Board;
(c) To establish and maintain a roster of all employees subject to this
Code, which shall include for each employee the class, title, pay status,
and other pertinent data;
(d) To make appointments to vacancies, to approve all
written charges seeking discharge, demotion, or other disciplinary measures
provided in this Code and to approve transfers of employees;
(e) To develop and administer policies and programs for the improvement
of employee effectiveness, including training, safety, health, incentive
recognition, counseling, welfare and employee relations;
(f) To conduct negotiations affecting pay, hours of work, or other
working conditions of employees subject to this Code;
(g) To investigate from time to time the operation and
effect of this Code and the rules made hereunder and to report findings and
recommendations to the Board and the Treasurer;
(h) To enter into agreements with professional or educational
organizations or the Department of Central Management Services for the
purpose of obtaining professional or technical assistance in the
administration of this Code;
(i) To perform any other lawful acts necessary or desirable to
carry out the purposes and provisions of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/6a) (from Ch. 130, par. 106a)
Sec. 6a. 
		Certification of payrolls. 
		On or after the
effective date of this Code, no State disbursing or auditing
officer shall make or approve or take part in making or
approving any payment for personal service to any person
holding a position in the Office subject to this Code unless
the payroll voucher or account of such pay bears the
certification of the Treasurer, or of his authorized agent,
that each person named therein has been appointed and employed
in accordance with the provisions of this Code, and rules,
regulations and orders thereunder.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/7) (from Ch. 130, par. 107)
Sec. 7. 
		Personnel Review Board. 
		There shall be a Personnel Review
Board composed of 3 members, to be appointed by the Treasurer, who are
proficient in the field of human resources administration as a result of
training and/or experience.  Not more than 2 members may be affiliated with
the same political party.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/7a) (from Ch. 130, par. 107a)
Sec. 7a. Terms - compensation. Members of the Personnel Review Board
shall initially be appointed as follows:
(a) One member to serve for 2 years and until a     successor is appointed;
(b) One member to serve for 4 years and until a     successor is appointed; and
(c) One member to serve for 6 years and until a     successor is appointed.
Thereafter, members of the
Board shall be appointed by the Treasurer for 6 year terms with the
advice and consent of the Senate.  One member of the Board shall be
appointed a chairperson for a 2 year term.  Members of the Board shall each be paid $100 for each day they are engaged in the business of the Board and shall be reimbursed for their expenses when engaged in such business.
(Source: P.A. 103-152, eff. 6-30-23.)
(15 ILCS 510/7b) (from Ch. 130, par. 107b)
Sec. 7b. Meetings. Members of the Personnel Review Board shall meet periodically in accordance with a schedule established by the chairperson and at such other times as necessary, with written notice  given by the chairperson at least three days before the meeting.  Two members of the Board
constitute a quorum.
(Source: P.A. 103-152, eff. 6-30-23.)
(15 ILCS 510/7c) (from Ch. 130, par. 107c)
Sec. 7c. 
		Powers. 
		In addition to the duties imposed elsewhere in this
Code, the Review Board shall:
(a) Advise the Treasurer on problems concerning personnel administration;
(b) Obtain from the Treasurer such reports as it may consider desirable;
(c) Foster the interest of institutions of learning and of industrial,
civic, professional and employee organizations in the improvement of
personnel standards in the Office;
(d) Upon written recommendations by the Division of Personnel,
exempt from this Code positions which, in the judgment of the Board, are by
their nature highly confidential or involve principal administrative
responsibility for the determination of policy or principal administrative
responsibility for the way in which policies are carried out;
(e) Approve or disapprove original rules or any part thereof and any
amendment thereof within 30 calendar days after the submission of such
rules to the Board by the Division of Personnel;
(f) Approve or disapprove within 30 calendar days from date of
submission the position classification plan and any revisions thereof
submitted by the Division as provided in the rules promulgated under this Code;
(g) Hear appeals of employees who do not
accept the allocation of their positions under the classification plan;
(h)  Hear and approve or disapprove written charges filed seeking the
discharge or demotion of employees or suspension totaling more than 30
calendar days in any 12 month period, as provided in Section 8 and appeals as
provided in Section 9a, and in connection therewith to administer oaths,
subpoena witnesses and compel the production of books and papers;
(i) Make rules to carry out and implement its powers and
duties under this Code, with authority to amend such rules from time to time.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/8) (from Ch. 130, par. 108)
Sec. 8. 
		Hearings - disciplinary action. 
		No covered officer or
employee may be removed, discharged, demoted, or suspended for a period of
more than 30 calendar days, except for cause, upon written charges approved
by the Division of Personnel, and after an opportunity to be heard in his
own defense if he makes written request to the Board within 15 calendar
days after the serving of the written charges upon him.  Upon the receipt
of such a request for hearing, the Board shall grant a hearing within 30
calendar days.  The time and place of the hearing shall be fixed by the
Board, and due notice thereof shall be given the Division of Personnel and
the employee.  The hearing shall be public, and the officer or employee is
entitled to call witnesses in his own defense and to have the aid of
counsel.  The finding of the Board shall be rendered within 60 calendar
days after the receipt of the transcript of the proceeding.
If the finding and decision are not rendered within 60 calendar days after
the receipt of the transcript of the proceedings, the employee shall be
considered to be reinstated and shall receive full compensation for the
period for which he was suspended.  The finding and decision of the Board
or officer of the Board appointed by it to conduct such investigation, when
approved by the Board, shall be certified to the Treasurer and shall be
forthwith enforced.  In making its finding and decision, or in approving
the finding and decision of some officer of the Board appointed by it to
conduct such investigation, the Board may, for disciplinary purposes,
suspend an employee for a period of time not to exceed 90 calendar days,
and in no event to exceed a period of 120 calendar days from the date of
any suspension of such employee, pending investigation of such charges.  If
the Board certifies a decision that an officer or employee is to be
retained in his position and if it does not order a suspension for
disciplinary purposes, the officer or employee shall receive full
compensation for any period during which he was suspended pending the
investigation of the charges.
Nothing in this Section shall limit the authority of the Treasurer to
suspend an employee for a reasonable period not exceeding 30 calendar days.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9) (from Ch. 130, par. 109)
Sec. 9. 
		Rules. 
		The Division of Personnel shall prepare and submit
to the Personnel Review Board proposed rules for all positions and
employees subject to this Code.  Such rules or any part thereof shall have
the force and effect of law.  Copies of all such rules, and of all changes
therein, duly certified by the Division of Personnel, shall be filed in the
Office of the Secretary of State.  Before a new rule or an amendment to a
rule may be adopted a public hearing thereon, at which interested persons
may be heard, shall be conducted by the Division of Personnel.  Proposed
new rules or amendments may be inspected by any interested person during
regular business hours at the offices of the Division.
After the hearing thereon, proposed new rules or amendments may be
revised by the Board without further hearing to incorporate changes
suggested at such public hearing, and the Division of Personnel may submit
same to the Board with or without revision. If proposed new rules or
amendments so submitted are not disapproved by the Board within 30 calendar
days after the receipt thereof, they may be filed in the Office of the
Secretary of State, and shall thereafter have the force and effect of law,
subject to the provisions of The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act,
as now or hereafter amended.
The rules and amendments thereto shall include provisions as specified in
Sections 9a through 9c.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9a) (from Ch. 130, par. 109a)
Sec. 9a. 
		Classification and pay. 
		For positions in the Office with
respect to the classification and pay:
(1) For the preparation, maintenance and revision by the Division,
subject to approval by the Board, of a position classification plan for all
positions subject to this Code, based upon similarity of duties performed,
responsibilities assigned and conditions of employment so that the same
schedule of pay may be equitably applied to all positions in the same
class. Unless the Board disapproves such classification plan or any
revision thereof within 30 calendar days, the Division shall allocate every
such position to one of the classes in the plan. Any employee affected by
the allocation of a position to a class shall, after filing with the
Division within 30 calendar days of the allocation of a request for
reconsideration thereof in such manner and form as the Division may
prescribe, be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard. If the employee
does not accept the decision he may, within 15 calendar days after receipt
of the reconsidered decision, appeal to the Board.
(2) For a pay plan to be prepared by the Division for all employees
subject to this Code. Such pay plan may include provisions for uniformity of
starting pay, an increment plan, area differentials, prevailing rates of
wages in those classifications in which employers are now paying or may
hereafter pay such rates of wage and other provisions. Such pay plan shall
become effective only after it has been approved by the Treasurer.
Amendments to the pay plan shall be made in the same manner. Such pay plan
shall provide that each employee shall be paid at one of the rates set
forth in the pay plan for the class of position in which he is employed.
Such pay plan shall provide for a fair and reasonable compensation for services rendered.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b)
Sec. 9b. 
		Merit and fitness. 
		For positions in the Office of the
Treasurer with respect to selection and tenure on a basis of merit and
fitness, those matters specified in Sections 9b.1 through 9b.13.
The Division may, at its discretion, accept the results of examinations
conducted by any merit system established by federal law or by the law of
any state, and may compile lists of eligible candidates therefrom or may add
the names of successful candidates in examinations conducted by those merit
systems to existing lists of eligible candidates. No person who is a
nonresident of the State of Illinois may be appointed from those eligible
lists unless the requirement that the applicants be residents of the State of
Illinois is waived by the Treasurer.  Special linguistic requirements may
also be established where deemed appropriate.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.1) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.1)
Sec. 9b.1. 
		Investigations. 
		For the requirement that each
person seeking employment, as part of the application process,
authorize background investigation to determine if the applicant
has ever been convicted of a crime and if so, the disposition of
those convictions; this authorization shall indicate the scope
of the inquiry and the agencies which may be contacted.  Upon
this authorization, the Division of Personnel may request and
receive information and assistance from any federal, State or
local government agency as part of the authorized investigation.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.2) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.2)
Sec. 9b.2. 
		Promotions. 
		For promotions which shall give consideration
to the applicant's qualifications and performance record, seniority and
conduct. An advancement in rank or grade to a vacant position constitutes
a promotion.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.3) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.3)
Sec. 9b.3. 
		Rejection of candidates or eligibles. 
		For the rejection of
candidates or eligibles who fail to comply with reasonable, previously
specified job requirements of the Division in regard to such factors as
physical and psychological condition, training and experience; who have
been guilty of infamous or disgraceful conduct; who are addicted to alcohol
to excess or to controlled substances; or who have attempted any deception
or fraud in connection with an examination.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.4) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.4)
Sec. 9b.4. 
		Period of probation. 
		For a period of probation not to
exceed 12 months before appointment or promotion is complete, and during
which period a probationer may, with the consent of the Division of
Personnel, be discharged or reduced in class or rank or repealed on the
eligible list.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.5) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.5)
Sec. 9b.5. 
		
		For the granting of appropriate preference in entrance
examinations to qualified persons who have been members of the armed forces
of the United States or to qualified persons who, while citizens of the
United States, were members of the armed forces of allies of the United
States in time of hostilities with a foreign country, and to certain other
persons as set forth in this Section.
(a) As used in this Section:
(1) "Time of hostilities with a foreign country"     means any period of time in the past, present, or future during which a declaration of war by the United States Congress has been or is in effect or during which an emergency condition has been or is in effect that is recognized by the issuance of a Presidential proclamation or a Presidential executive order and in which the armed forces expeditionary medal or other campaign service medals are awarded according to Presidential executive order.
(2) "Armed forces of the United States" means the     United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard. Service in the Merchant Marine that constitutes active duty under Section 401 of federal Public Law 95-202 shall also be considered service in the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of this Section.
(b) The preference granted under this Section shall be in the form of
points added to the final grades of the persons if they otherwise qualify
and are entitled to appear on the list of those eligible for appointments.
(c) A veteran is qualified for a preference of 10 points if the veteran
currently holds proof of a service connected disability from the United
States Department of Veterans Affairs or an allied country or if the
veteran is a recipient of the Purple Heart.
(d) A veteran who has served during a time of hostilities with a
foreign country is qualified for a preference of 5 points if the
veteran served under one or more of the following conditions:
(1) The veteran served a total of at least 6 months,     or
(2) The veteran served for the duration of     hostilities regardless of the length of engagement, or
(3) The veteran was discharged on the basis of     hardship, or
(4) The veteran was released from active duty because     of a service connected disability and was discharged under honorable conditions.
(e) A person not eligible for a preference under subsection (c) or (d) is
qualified for a preference of 3 points if the person has served in the
armed forces of the United States, the Illinois National Guard, or any
reserve component of the armed forces of the United States if the person:
(1) served for at least 6 months and has been discharged under honorable
conditions or (2) has been discharged on the ground of hardship or (3) was
released from active duty because of a service connected disability.  An active
member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the armed forces of
the United States is eligible for the preference if the member meets the
service requirements of this subsection (e).
(f) The rank order of  persons entitled to a preference on eligible
lists shall be determined on the basis of their augmented ratings. When the
Director establishes eligible lists on the basis of category ratings such
as "superior", "excellent", "well-qualified", and "qualified", the veteran
eligibles in each such category shall be preferred for appointment before
the non-veteran eligibles in the same category.
(g) Employees in positions covered by this Code who, while in good
standing, leave to engage in military service during a period of
hostility, shall be given credit for seniority purposes for time served
in the armed forces.
(h) A surviving unremarried spouse of a veteran who suffered a
service connected death or the spouse of a veteran who suffered a service
connected disability that prevents the veteran from qualifying for civil
service employment shall be entitled to the same preference to which the
veteran would have been entitled under this Section.
(i) A preference shall also be given to the following individuals:
10 points for one parent of an unmarried veteran who suffered a service
connected death or a service connected disability that prevents the veteran
from qualifying for civil service employment. The first parent to receive a
civil service appointment shall be the parent entitled to the preference.
(Source: P.A. 87-796.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.6) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.6)
Sec. 9b.6. 
		Emergency appointments. 
		For emergency appointments to any
position in the Office for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days, to meet
emergency situations. Emergency appointments may not be renewed.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.7) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.7)
Sec. 9b.7. 
		Temporary appointments. 
		For temporary appointments for a
period not to exceed 6 months out of any 12 month period to any position
in the Office of the Treasurer determined to be temporary or seasonal
in nature.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.8) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.8)
Sec. 9b.8. 
		Transfers. 
		For transfer from a position to a similar
position involving similar qualifications, duties, responsibilities and
salary ranges. If a transfer is from one geographical location in the State
to another, and the employee has not requested such transfer, then the
employee shall be reimbursed for all reasonable transportation expenses
incurred in connection with moving to such new location.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.9) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.9)
Sec. 9b.9. 
		Reinstatements. 
		For reinstatements with the approval of
the Division of Personnel of persons who held certified status under this
Code, the Personnel Code or the University Civil Service System of Illinois
and who resign in good standing or who are laid off.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.10) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.10)
Sec. 9b.10. 
		Layoffs. 
		For layoffs by reason of lack of funds or work,
abolition of a position or material change in duties or organization and
for reemployment of employees so laid off, giving consideration in both
layoffs and reemployment to seniority in service and performance record.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.11) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.11)
Sec. 9b.11. 
		Performance records. 
		For the fostering of staff development and
utilization by means of records of performance of all employees in the
Office. The performance records may be considered in determining salary
increases provided in the Pay Plan. The performance records shall be
considered as a factor in determining salary decreases, the order of
layoffs due to a lack of funds or work, reinstatement, demotions,
discharges and geographical transfers.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.12) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.12)
Sec. 9b.12. 
		Disciplinary actions. 
		For the imposition as a
disciplinary measure of suspension from the Office without pay for not
longer than 30 calendar days. Notice of such disciplinary action shall be
given in writing immediately to the Division of Personnel, which may review
any such actions.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9b.13) (from Ch. 130, par. 109b.13)
Sec. 9b.13. 
		Discharge or demotion - hearings - statement of reasons. 
		For hearing before discharge or demotion with the prior approval of the
Division only for cause after appointment is completed, after the person to
be discharged or demoted has been presented in writing with the reasons
for requesting such discharge or demotion.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/9c) (from Ch. 130, par. 109c)
Sec. 9c. 
		Conditions of employment. 
		For positions in the Office with
respect to conditions of employment:
(1) For establishment of a plan for
resolving employee grievances and complaints;
(2) For hours of work,
holidays and attendance regulation in the various classes of positions
in the Office; for annual, sick and special leaves of absence, with or
without pay or with reduced pay; and for compensatory time off for overtime
or for pay for overtime; and
(3) For the development and operation of
programs to improve the work effectiveness and morale of employees in the
Office, including training, safety, health, welfare, counseling and employee relations.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/10) (from Ch. 130, par. 110)
Sec. 10. 
		Transfers from other merit systems. 
		Any employee subject to
the jurisdiction of the Personnel Code
or any employee subject to the jurisdiction of the
University Civil Service System of Illinois who is an active employee and
has been certified under either merit system may, with the approval of the
Division, be transferred to a comparable position of employment subject to
the provisions of this Code. Said employee shall retain the same status in
the merit system established by this Code as held under the Personnel
Code or the University Civil Service System of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/11) (from Ch. 130, par. 111)
Sec. 11. 
		
		Employees of the Office of the Treasurer - election to public
office - leave of absence - reentry of service. Any person holding a
position in the Office who is elected to public office shall upon
request be granted a leave of absence, without pay, from such position.
The leave of absence shall continue so long as he remains an elected
officer and for a period of 30 calendar days thereafter.
If such person files a written request with the Division of Personnel to
reenter active service with the Office within such 30 day period he shall
be reinstated to his former position or a position of comparable duties,
responsibilities and pay.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/12) (from Ch. 130, par. 112)
Sec. 12. 
		Unlawful acts prohibited. 
		(a) No person shall make any false
statement, certificate, mark, rating or report with regard to any test,
certification or appointment made under any provision of this Code or in any
manner commit or attempt to commit any fraud preventing the impartial
execution of this Code and the rules promulgated hereunder.
(b) No person shall, directly or indirectly, give, render, pay, offer,
solicit or accept any money, service or other valuable consideration for or
on account of any appointment, proposed appointment, promotion or proposed
promotion to or any advantage in a position in the Office of the Treasurer.
(c) No person shall defeat, deceive or obstruct any person in his right
to examination, eligibility, certification or appointment under this Code,
or furnish to any person any special or secret information for the purpose
of affecting the rights or prospects of any person with respect to
employment in the Office of the Treasurer.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/13) (from Ch. 130, par. 113)
Sec. 13. 
		Records of the Division of Personnel. 
		The records of the
Division, except such records as the rules may properly require to be held
confidential for reasons of public policy, shall be public records and
shall be open to public inspection, subject to reasonable regulation as to
the time and manner of inspection which may be prescribed by the Division.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/14) (from Ch. 130, par. 114)
Sec. 14. 
		Oaths, testimony, and the production of records. 
		The Board and each member of the Board 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 Code.  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 who shall knowingly give false testimony in relation
to any investigation or hearing under this Code shall be guilty
of a Class A misdemeanor.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)
(15 ILCS 510/14.5)
Sec. 14.5. State Officials and Employees Ethics Act.
(a) Disciplinary action under the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act against a person subject to this Act is within the jurisdiction of the Executive Ethics Commission and is not within the jurisdiction of this Act.
(b) Any hearing to contest disciplinary action against a person subject to this Act pursuant to an agreement between an Executive Inspector General and an ultimate jurisdictional authority, as defined in the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, shall be conducted by the Executive Ethics Commission and not under this Act, at the request of that person.
(Source: P.A. 96-555, eff. 8-18-09.)
(15 ILCS 510/15) (from Ch. 130, par. 115)
Sec. 15. 
		Status of present employees. 
		Employees holding positions in
the Office herein shall continue under the following conditions:
(a) Employees who have been appointed as the result of having passed
examinations in accordance with the provisions of the Personnel Code, and
who have satisfactorily passed the probationary period or who have been
promoted in accordance with the rules thereunder, shall be continued
without further examination, but shall be otherwise subject to provisions
of this Code and the rules made pursuant to it.
(b) Employees who have been appointed as the result of having passed
examinations pursuant to the provisions of the Personnel Code but have
not completed their probationary periods on the effective date of this Code
shall be continued without further examination but shall be otherwise
subject to provisions of this Code and the rules made pursuant to it. Time
served on probation prior to the effective date of this Code shall count as
time served on the probationary period provided by this Code.
(c) All other such employees subject to the provisions of this Code shall
be continued in their respective positions if they satisfactorily complete
their respective probationary periods. Nothing herein precludes the
reclassification or reallocation as provided by this Code of any position
held by such incumbent.
(d) Nothing in this Code shall be construed to prejudice, reduce,
extinguish or affect the rights or privileges determined through judicial
process to have been conferred on any present or past employee under the
Personnel Code. In the event that any court of competent
jurisdiction shall determine that present or past employees of the
Treasurer have any rights arising from the Personnel Code, those
rights shall be recognized under this Code.
(e) Any person who, as a result of any court order, court approved
stipulation or settlement, has any employment or reemployment rights prior
to the effective date of this Code shall continue to have such rights after
the effective date of this Code.
(Source: P.A. 85-1167.)