The basic purpose of the State Personnel Management System is to provide a system of employment for employees under the authority of the Secretary. The State Personnel Management System:
(1)(i) establishes categories of service for employees based on the general nature of the employees duties or method of appointment; and(ii) provides procedures for the appointment, discipline, and termination of employees in each service;(2)(i) groups employees into classes based on specific duties that employees perform; and(ii) provides a system of pay for employees;(3) provides for a system of merit employment in the skilled service and professional service, regardless of an applicants political or religious opinions or affiliations or of any standard other than business efficiency;(4) provides a process for the:(i) promotion and training of employees; and(ii) prompt removal of employees; and(5) provides for other aspects of human resources management.