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



(1)  Make direct communications with the governor and
legislature;



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



(3)  Purchase all supplies, equipment, or furniture
without the approval of the comptroller.



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