Adjustments made in accordance with this chapter shall take precedence over all contrary local ordinances, executive orders, legislation, or rules adopted by the State or a county, or any department, agency, board, or commission thereof, including the personnel departments or the merit appeals boards.

[L 1978, c 197, pt of §2; am L 1994, c 56, §18; am L 2000, c 253, §111]