(b) The Division of Personnel shall perform the following functions:

1. (1) Evaluating applicants for appointment or promotion to positions in the classified service;
2. (2) Establishing and applying a system of classification for positions in the classified and classified-exempt service;
3. (3) Establishing and applying a system of compensation for positions in the classified service;
4. (4) Establishing and maintaining records of employment for classified employees;
5. (5) Advising appointing authorities and supervisory personnel regarding disciplinary matters, the provisions of this article, rules implementing the provisions of this article, and laws and rules affecting human resource management;
6. (6) Providing training in human resource management and the operation of the state personnel system;
7. (7) Assuring compliance with this article and rules implementing the provisions of this article; and
8. (8) Other functions necessary to the establishment of a system of personnel administration as provided in this article.