The superintendent may not appoint or employ a person in an office or a place in the Indiana Veterans' Home because of the political views or affiliation of the appointee or employee or for a reason other than capacity and fitness for the duties to be performed by the appointee or employee. However, among applicants for appointment found capable and fit, preference shall be given to an honorably discharged military veteran and the spouse, widow, widower, mother, and child of an honorably discharged military veteran.[Pre-2003 Recodification Citation: 10-6-1-16.]As added by P.L.2-2003, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.21-2008, SEC.7.
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