<html> <head> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Office HTML Filter 2.0"> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <style> <!-- --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div> <p align=center><b>CHAPTER 55:10:08</b></p> <p align=center><b>&nbsp;</b></p> <p align=center><b>APPEALS</b></p> <p>Section</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:01">55:10:08:01</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Appeal from selection process.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:02">55:10:08:02</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Appeal from dismissals, demotion, suspension, reduction in pay, or termination.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:03">55:10:08:03</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Appeal of classification.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:04">55:10:08:04</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Appeal on grounds of discrimination.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:05">55:10:08:05</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other appeals.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:06">55:10:08:06</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Commission hearings  Responsibility of commission.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:07">55:10:08:07</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Notice of hearing.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:08">55:10:08:08</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dismissals.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:09">55:10:08:09</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Representation.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:10">55:10:08:10</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conduct of hearings.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:11">55:10:08:11</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Department appeal procedure.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:12">55:10:08:12</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No retaliation for appeal.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:13">55:10:08:13</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Effect of resignation.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:14">55:10:08:14</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Failure to comply with time limits.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:15">55:10:08:15</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Delivery of written notice.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:16">55:10:08:16</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Appeal procedure.</p> <p><a href="DisplayRule.aspx?Rule=55:10:08:17">55:10:08:17</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Grounds for dismissal.</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:01 Appeal from selection process.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:01"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:01 Appeal from selection process."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:01.&nbsp;&nbsp;Appeal from selection process.</span></b> Failure to be appointed to a civil service position may only be contested on the grounds of discrimination as contained in SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=20-13-10">20-13-10.</A> Any applicant, who feels he or she has been discriminated against during the selection process, shall appeal to the commissioner within 14 days of notification that the applicant was not appointed to the position. The commissioner shall reply in writing within 30 days after receipt of the appeal. If not satisfied with the response, the applicant may, within 14 days from the date of notice from the commissioner, appeal to the commission pursuant to the provisions of subdivision 55:10:08:16(3).</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:02 Appeal from dismissals, demotion, suspension, reduction in pay, or termination.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:02"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:02 Appeal from dismissals, demotion, suspension, reduction in pay, or termination."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:02.&nbsp;&nbsp;Appeal from dismissals, demotion, suspension, reduction in pay, or termination.</span></b> A status employee may appeal a disciplinary action taken in accordance with &#167;&nbsp;55:10:07:04 or a termination pursuant to &#167;&nbsp;55:10:09:02 within 14 days after notification of the disciplinary action or termination. The appeal shall be made pursuant to the departmental grievance procedure found in &#167;&nbsp;55:10:08:16 if the department does not have an approved procedure.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:03 Appeal of classification.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:03"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:03 Appeal of classification."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:03.&nbsp;&nbsp;Appeal of classification.</span></b> A status employee may appeal the classification of the employee's position made in accordance with &#167;&nbsp;55:10:10:01 to the commissioner within 14 days after notification of the classification decision. The commissioner shall reply in writing within 30 days after receipt of the appeal, but may extend that period as needed. If not satisfied with the response, the applicant may, within 14 days from the date of the notice from the commissioner, appeal to the commission pursuant to the provisions of subdivision 55:10:08:16(3).</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:04 Appeal of grounds of discrimination.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:04"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:04 Appeal of grounds of discrimination."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:04.&nbsp;&nbsp;Appeal on grounds of discrimination.</span></b> An employee may appeal any personnel action or condition or privilege of employment on grounds of discrimination as set forth in SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=20-13-10">20-13-10.</A> The appeal shall be made pursuant to the departmental grievance procedure or the procedure found in §&nbsp;55:10:08:16 if the department does not have an approved procedure.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:05 Other appeals.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:05"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:05 Other appeals."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>55:10:08:05.&nbsp;&nbsp;Other appeals.</b> An employee may appeal any existing agreement, contract, policy, or rule, excluding pay and overtime pay issues, as they apply to the conditions of employment. The appeal shall be made pursuant to the departmental grievance procedure found in &#167;&nbsp;55:10:08:16 if the department does not have an approved procedure.</p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Source:</b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012; 41 SDR 58, effective October 14, 2014.</p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>General Authority:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b>Law Implemented:</b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></p> <p class=MsoNormal>&nbsp;</p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:06 Commission hearings -- Responsibility of commission.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:06"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:06 Commission hearings -- Responsibility of commission."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:06.&nbsp;&nbsp;Commission hearings  Responsibility of commission.</span></b> Any commission hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of SDCL chapter <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=1-26">1-26.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-15">3-6D-15.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:07 Notice of hearing.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:07"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:07 Notice of hearing."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:07.&nbsp;&nbsp;Notice of hearing.</span></b> Notice of the time and place set for a public hearing shall be given by the commissioner to the complainant and the appointing authority at least 30 days before the hearing by certified mail, addressed to the complainant at the complainant's last known post office address, with return receipt requested. The 30-day notice requirement may be waived if all parties request to waive the 30-day notice and the commissioner approves the request.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-15">3-6D-15.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:08 Dismissals.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:08"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:08 Dismissals."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:08.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dismissals.</span></b> If the employee fails to appear in person or by counsel at the time and place set for hearing, the commission shall presume that the employee has waived the right to further hearing and the commission may dismiss the appeal. The commissioner may reschedule the hearing upon presentation by the employee or counsel of written evidence of extenuating circumstances that prevented the appearance of the employee.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-15">3-6D-15.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:09 Representation.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:09"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:09 Representation."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:09.&nbsp;&nbsp;Representation.</span></b> Parties may, at their election, be represented by legal counsel. If represented, parties shall give notice to the other party or parties of their representative as soon as possible, but no later than one week before the hearing.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:10 Conduct of hearings.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:10"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:10 Conduct of hearings."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:10.&nbsp;&nbsp;Conduct of hearings.</span></b> The chair of the commission may, in contested cases, appoint a hearing examiner for the purpose of ruling on evidentiary questioning and motions raised by the parties.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-15">3-6D-15.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:11 Departmental appeal procedure.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:11"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:11 Departmental appeal procedure."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:11.&nbsp;&nbsp;Departmental appeal procedure.</span></b> Each appointing authority shall make available to its employees a copy of the appeal procedure in effect in the employee's respective department, bureau, or institution.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:12 No retaliation for appeal.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:12"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:12 No retaliation for appeal."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:12.&nbsp;&nbsp;No retaliation for appeal.</span></b> An appointing authority may not discriminate against, coerce or restrain, or commit any act of reprisal against any employee who submits or is involved in an appeal.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:13 Effect of resignation.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:13"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:13 Effect of resignation."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:13.&nbsp;&nbsp;Effect of resignation.</span></b> The commissioner shall immediately submit a request to dismiss the appeal of any employee who resigns. Each employee who resigns may not benefit by any later settlement of an individual or group appeal.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:14 Failure to comply with time limits.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:14"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:14 Failure to comply with time limits."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:14.&nbsp;&nbsp;Failure to comply with time limits.</span></b> If an employee fails to appeal within the time limits set in the appeal process, the failure to comply with the time limits is considered a withdrawal of the appeal. If the employer fails to comply with the time limit to respond to an appeal, the employee may initiate the next step in the appeal procedure. Either the employee or the employer may submit a written request for an extension of the time to appeal.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:15 Delivery of written notice.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:15"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:15 Delivery of written notice."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:15.&nbsp;&nbsp;Delivery of written notice.</span></b> A written notice may be delivered personally or mailed by first class mail with sufficient postage to the employee's last known address. The notice is effective on the date the notice is deposited in the mail.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html> <br /><hr><br /><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><title></title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>p.s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; } span.s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000000 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000001 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000002 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94000003 { color: black; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=55:10:08:16"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000000">55:10:08:16</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000001">.  Appeal procedure.</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0"> Appeals made pursuant to § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=55:10:08:01"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000002">55:10:08:01</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">, </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=55:10:08:02"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000002">55:10:08:02</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">, </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=55:10:08:03"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000002">55:10:08:03</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">, </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=55:10:08:04"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000002">55:10:08:04</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">, or </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=55:10:08:05"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000002">55:10:08:05</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0"> shall follow the appeal procedure in this section unless the employee's department has an approved departmental appeal procedure. The appeal procedure shall be as follows:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">    (1)  Appeal to division director, deputy commissioner, or institution administrator. The employee or applicant shall submit a written statement of the grievance and remedy sought to the division director, deputy commissioner, or institution administrator within 14 days after the event causing the grievance. The division director, institution administrator, or deputy commissioner shall respond to the grievant in writing within 14 days and after receipt of the written grievance. If not satisfied with the response, the employee may, within 14 days from the date of the notice, proceed to step 2;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">    (2)  Appeal to the agency head. The grievant shall submit in writing the grievance and the remedy sought to the agency head for the appointing authority. The agency head shall reply in writing within 30 days after receipt of the written grievance. If not satisfied with the response, the employee may, within 14 days from the date of the notice, proceed to step 3;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">    (3)  Appeal to commission. The grievant, who wishes to appeal to the commission, shall submit in writing the grievance and the remedy sought to the commission. Any appeal shall be addressed to: The Civil Service Commission, c/o The Bureau of Human Resources</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0"> and Administration</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">. The employee shall also send a copy of the appeal to the agency head; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">    (4)  Appeal to court. The decision of the commission may be appealed to circuit court pursuant to the provisions of SDCL chapter </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=1-26"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000002">1-26</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">    Any written grievance or appeal submitted by an employee may be delivered personally or mailed by first class mail. If mailed, the notice is effective on the date the notice is postmarked.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94000003"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000001">Source:</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0"> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">; 52 SDR 46, effective October 27, 2025</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000001">General Authority:</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=3-6D-14"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000002">3-6D-14</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">    </span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=3-6D-14"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000002">3-6D-14</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">, </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=3-6D-15"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0-000002">3-6D-15</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94P0"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;" xml:space="preserve" class="s3af57033-4e65-4bf0-8313-1baeb810fc94000003"> </span></p></div></body></html><br /><hr><br /><html> <head> <title>Rule 55:10:08:17 Grounds for dismissal.</title> <META NAME="Keywords" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:17"> <META NAME="Description" Content="Administrative Rules 55:10:08:17 Grounds for dismissal."> <meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1252"> <meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> </head> <body lang=EN-US> <div class=WordSection1> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>55:10:08:17.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grounds for dismissal.</span></b> The commission may dismiss all or part of a grievance for failure to state an issue that may be appealed, for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, for lack of jurisdiction, or failure to meet a statute of limitations or a time limit.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The commission may also dismiss for failure to develop a case involving contested issues of material fact. To establish a contested issue of material fact, the grievant shall produce a specific factual basis for the complaint that, if proved, would establish that an action attributable to the state deprived the grievant of a right arising under this article. In establishing a contested issue of material fact, a grievant may not rely upon mere conclusions, general allegations, and speculative statements to establish factual grounds for the claim.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Source:</span></b> 39 SDR 99, effective December 3, 2012.</span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>General Authority:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Law Implemented:</span></b> SDCL <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-14">3-6D-14</A>, <A HREF="/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=3-6D-15">3-6D-15.</A></span></font></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;</span></font></p> </div> </body> </html>