HR Statutes and Regulations

• Executive Orders

  The Governor, the Executive Branch of State Government, also has certain authority to affect change, as granted by the Kansas Constitution. The Governor exercises this authority when Executive Orders/Directives, which have the “force and effect of law,” are issued.

• Federal Laws

  Many programs have been created by federal law and are administered by KDA. Such programs must adhere to the requirements and operational guidelines established by the federal government, in addition to those of the State.

• Kansas Statutes and Regulations

  The Kansas Legislature creates Statutes and the Department of Administration creates Regulations that provide the guidelines for civil service employment and administrative activity. There are regulations governing employee relations, recruitment and hiring, pay and benefit administration and many other activities.