The Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation will employ individuals to exempt positions only through an open and competitive process. Job announcements will be made before the appointment of any individual into a vacant position. The recruitment, selection, and advancement of exempt employees will be based upon job related factors.

Author: Division of Mental Retardation, DMH/MR.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.

History: Filed September 30, 1982. Amended: Filed October 30, 1992; filed December 15, 1992.