This bill amends Section 36-4-16.4 of the General Laws in Chapter 36-4 entitled "Merit System." The amendment allows the governor to determine the salary of the director of the department of children, youth and families for the year 2023. The bill also extends the time period for the department of administration to conduct a public hearing on salaries to September 2022 and refers the proposed salaries to the general assembly by October 30, 2022. The salaries may take effect before next year, but all other provisions of the section still apply. The bill takes effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6294: 36-4-16.4