[§11-1.55]  Exemptions.  The office ofelections shall be exempt from section [26-35(a)(1), (4), and (5)] and shall:

(1)  Make direct communications with the governor andlegislature;

(2)  Make all decisions regarding employment,appointment, promotion, transfer, demotion, discharge, and job descriptions ofall officers and employees of or under the jurisdiction of the office ofelections without the approval of the comptroller; and

(3)  Purchase all supplies, equipment, or furniturewithout the approval of the comptroller.

The office of elections shall follow allapplicable personnel laws. [L 2004, c 57, §2]