In addition to the other duties imposed by this chapter, the personnel board shall (1) approve or disapprove amendments to the personnel rules in accordance with AS 39.25.140; (2) consider and act upon recommendations for the extension of the partially exempt service and the classified service as provided in AS 39.25.130; (3) hear and determine appeals by employees in the classified service as provided in AS 39.25.170; (4) establish its own rules of procedure; two members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and two affirmative votes are required for final action on matters acted upon by the board; (5) elect a chair from its membership; (6) have the power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and compel the production of books and papers pertinent to a hearing authorized by this chapter; (7) employ staff members, who shall be in the classified service; (8) carry out its powers and duties under AS 39.52.
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