The rules, policies, and procedures necessary to implement the county personnel system shall be adopted by the department and approved by the county commission by December 1, 2024. The rules, policies, and procedures adopted and approved by the county commission shall be based on the principle that all employees and applicants shall receive fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of personnel management without regard to political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, and with proper regard for privacy and constitutional rights. (Act 2024-337, §16.)
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