The State Treasurer is hereby authorized to hire, without regard to the state Merit System law, one additional employee who shall serve at the pleasure of the State Treasurer. The Treasurer shall set the salary of the said additional employee, provided that such salary shall not exceed the maximum amount payable to assistant department heads of the Executive Branch of government. For purposes of pay and employment benefits, rights and privileges, the said additional employee shall be treated as if he or she is an employee of the state.
Last modified: May 3, 2021