The commissioner shall grant veterans' preference in accordance with SDCL 3-3-1 to any applicant who is otherwise eligible for state employment and who requests such preference on the application. To receive preference, the veteran shall submit a copy of the veteran's form DD214, DD214R, or NGB22 and, for disability credit, proof from the United States Veterans Benefits Administration that the disability is at least ten percent. Any certified applicant who is eligible for veterans' preference and is otherwise qualified shall be identified on the requisition list as an applicant who must be interviewed by the appointing authority.

Source: 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012; 42 SDR 153, effective May 12, 2016.

General Authority: SDCL 3-6D-7.

Law Implemented: SDCL 3-3-1 , 3-6D-7.

Prior versions effective: 2012-12-03.