Pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution and state personnel system laws, the chief shall appoint the necessary commissioned and noncommissioned officers in staff and command or supervisory positions and troopers to permit the Colorado state patrol to adequately and efficiently perform its duties and functions and such necessary civilian employees as are essential to conduct an efficient patrol administration twenty-four hours daily. All members of the Colorado state patrol shall be under the immediate direction and control of the chief, and shall perform such duties as are specifically assigned by the chief under the job specifications and regulations of the state personnel director, and shall receive such compensation as is commensurate with the specified grade assigned to the individual position by the state personnel director.Amended by 2013 Ch. 316, § 55, eff. 8/7/2013.L. 83: Entire article added, p. 922, § 1, effective 7/1/1984. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1300), ch. 316, p. 1682, § 55, effective August 7.
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