IC 4-15-9
    Chapter 9. Hiring of State Employees and Retention of BenefitsAfter Governmental Reorganization

IC 4-15-9-1
Definitions
    
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter:
    "State employee" means an employee of a state agency except astate educational institution.
    "Governmental reorganization" means merger, growth, transfer,discontinuance, or phasing out of governmental functions.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.2-2007,SEC.45.

IC 4-15-9-2
Assistance in locating new employment
    
Sec. 2. If a state employee's employment with a state agency isterminated because of governmental reorganization, the state agencyor the personnel department shall assist him in locating employmentwith another state agency. When a same or similar position for whichthe terminated state employee is qualified becomes available with astate agency, he shall be given priority consideration in filling theposition. However, if the position is a merit position, meritrequirements must be met.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1. Amended by Acts 1982,P.L.23, SEC.39.

IC 4-15-9-3
Credit of former benefits
    
Sec. 3. If the state employee is hired, the hiring agency shall credithim with the same number of days of sick leave, vacation leave, andother leave days, and with other service credits which the employeeaccrued with the agency that formerly employed him.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1.

IC 4-15-9-4
Relocation expenses
    
Sec. 4. Relocation expenses shall be allowed in accordance withbudget agency regulations for employees assigned to a new agencyor work location.
As added by Acts 1977, P.L.36, SEC.1.