[§11-9]  Exemptions.  The electionscommission 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 electionscommission without the approval of the comptroller; and

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

The elections commission shall follow allapplicable personnel laws. [L 2004, c 57, pt of §6]