24-50-602. Legislative declaration

24-50-602. Legislative declaration. (1) It is declared that the purpose of this part 6 is as follows: (a) To enable the state to attract and retain qualified employees by providing group benefits similar to those commonly provided in private industry; (b) To recognize and protect the state's investment in each nontemporary employee by promoting and preserving good health among state employees; (c) To recognize the service to the state by elected and appointed officials by extending to them the same group benefits as are provided in this part 6 for state employees; and (d) To provide each employee with benefit choices and education to customize a benefit package that is responsive to each employee's diverse needs.