The terms used throughout this chapter have the same meaning as in North Dakota Century Code chapter 54-44.3 except:
1. "Emergency status" means a category of employment that applies to an individual employed as a result of unusual or unexpected conditions without regard to the normal open, competitive selection process and the duration of the employment does not exceed ninety working days.
2. "Internal applicant" means an employee who has regular, probationary, temporary merit system employment status within an agency; a previous employee who is eligible for reinstatement to an agency; or an individual who has completed a documented internship with the agency within the past two years.
3. "Merit system exempt status" means a category of employment that applies to an individual employed in a nonclassified position without regard to the normal open, competitive selection process such as with seasonal or time-limited programs and for appointed officials.
4. "Probationary status" means a category of employment that applies to an individual employed in a classified position, who was selected for a position on an open, competitive basis and who has not yet completed the initial probationary period.
5. "Regular status" means a category of employment that applies to an individual employed in a classified position, who was selected for a position on an open, competitive basis and who has successfully completed a six-month or longer probationary period.
6. "Temporary status" means a category of employment that applies to an individual who was selected for a position on an open, competitive basis and is employed in a position that is specified as time-limited in duration.
N.D. Admin Code 4-07-28-02
General Authority: NDCC 54-44.3
Law Implemented: NDCC 54-44.3