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This bill modifies existing law regarding employees in the Office of the State Auditor by explicitly granting the State Auditor more discretion in classifying, titling, and compensating staff members. Specifically, the bill amends a section of Maine Revised Statutes to allow the State Auditor to determine how employees are classified, titled, and compensated, while maintaining the existing requirement that these employees remain subject to the Civil Service Law. The Civil Service Law typically refers to a set of regulations governing employment in government agencies, including provisions related to hiring, promotions, and job classifications. The bill essentially provides the State Auditor with greater flexibility in managing the office's workforce while preserving the fundamental civil service employment protections. This change could help the Office of the State Auditor more efficiently organize its staff and respond to changing operational needs.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=914&snum=132