Scope of chapter

This chapter applies to all state agencies, departments, institutions, and boards and commissions that employ individuals in positions classified by human resource management services, except those agencies headed by an elected official, and except those institutions in the university system. Elected officials and institutions in the university system may, at their option, agree to the application of chapter 4-07-02 to their specific agency. Sections 4-07-02-05, 4-07-02-06, 4-07-02-12, and 4-07-02-17 apply to local government agencies that employ individuals in positions classified by human resource management services.