Subd. 1. Continuity; personnel administration.

All persons employed by a county, whose functions are assumed by a human services board, shall continue as employees of the board without loss in seniority or benefits. Personnel administration for the employees shall be in compliance with the federal standard for a merit system of personnel administration.

Subd. 1a. Director.

Each human services board shall appoint a director, who shall serve at the pleasure of the human services board. The director shall by training and experience demonstrate management and administrative skills.

Subd. 2.

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Subd. 3. Per diem, expenses.

Each member of the human services board may receive a per diem and be reimbursed expenses in the performance of official duties.