§76-17  Rules; policies, standards, andprocedures.  (a)  In conformity with chapter 91, the director shallprescribe rules to carry out this chapter which shall have the force and effectof law.  The rules may include any matter not inconsistent with law concerningthe establishment and maintenance of a system of personnel management based onthe merit principle, including but not limited to matters set forth in thischapter, and may be amended or repealed in like manner as the same wereadopted.  The rules shall be in conformity with principles of good publicadministration.

(b)  The director may also issue, withoutregard to chapter 91, policies, standards, and procedures consistent with rulesto facilitate and ensure appropriate functioning of the human resourcesprogram.

(c)  The section shall not apply to mattersthat are negotiable under chapter 89 or adjusted under chapter 89C. [L 1955, c274, pt of §1; RL 1955, pt of §3-21; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §11; am L 1967, c36, §1; HRS §76-17; am L 1994, c 56, §21; am L 2000, c 253, §15]

 

Attorney General Opinions

 

  Director has authority to make rules covering politicalactivities.  Att. Gen. Op. 63-43.

 

Case Notes

 

  Where there is payment in violation of rule promulgated underthis section, citizen has standing to bring action under 76-53(b).  53 H. 215,491 P.2d 541.