§ 21-11-101 — Definition - Exceptions

As used in this chapter, "employee" shall mean all full-time state employees of all departments, agencies, boards, commissions, or other agencies of the state supported by appropriation of state or federal funds except the following excluded employees: (1) The elected constitutional officers of this state, including employees of the office of the Governor; (2) The General Assembly and its employees, including employees of the Bureau of Legislative Research and Arkansas Legislative Audit; (3) Members of the Supreme Court, circuit courts, and prosecuting attorneys; (4) Members of the Governor's cabinet, agency directors, or other persons appointed by the Governor as head of a board or commission; (5) Employees occupying a teaching or athletic coaching position at a state-supported institution of higher education; and (6) Those other employees designated as excluded from the provisions of this chapter by the rules established by the State Personnel Administrator.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 2333, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1981, No. 856, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 12-4001.