Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 39.25.010 (2026)
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Sec. 39.25.010. Purpose of chapter.
(a) It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a system of personnel administration based upon the merit principle and adapted to the requirements of the state to the end that persons best qualified to perform the functions of the state will be employed, and that an effective career service will be encouraged, developed, and maintained.
(b) The merit principle of employment includes the following:
(1) recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills, including open consideration of qualified applicants for initial appointment;
(2) regular integrated salary programs based on the nature of the work performed;
(3) retention of employees with permanent status on the basis of the adequacy of their performance, reasonable efforts of temporary duration for correction in inadequate performance, and separation for cause;
(4) equal treatment of applicants and employees with regard only to consideration within the merit principles of employment; and
(5) selection and retention of an employee's position secure from political influences.
(a) It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a system of personnel administration based upon the merit principle and adapted to the requirements of the state to the end that persons best qualified to perform the functions of the state will be employed, and that an effective career service will be encouraged, developed, and maintained.
(b) The merit principle of employment includes the following:
(1) recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills, including open consideration of qualified applicants for initial appointment;
(2) regular integrated salary programs based on the nature of the work performed;
(3) retention of employees with permanent status on the basis of the adequacy of their performance, reasonable efforts of temporary duration for correction in inadequate performance, and separation for cause;
(4) equal treatment of applicants and employees with regard only to consideration within the merit principles of employment; and
(5) selection and retention of an employee's position secure from political influences.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10
cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1967–2022 · leading case: Alaska Pub. Employees Ass'n v. State, 831 P.2d 1245 (Alaska 1992).
Alaska Pub. Employees Ass'n v. State, 831 P.2d 1245 (Alaska 1992). “" Those roles include the constitutional obligation of the employer to maintain a merit system, as amplified in AS 39.25.010 [of the Personnel Act], and the public policy duty to maintain a rational integrated system of classification.”
Moore v. State, Dep't of Transp. & Pub. Facilities, 875 P.2d 765 (Alaska 1994). “[2] AS 39.25.010 provides: (a) It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a system of personnel administration based upon the merit principle and adapted to the requirements of the state to the end that persons best qualified to perform the functions of the state will be…”
Kaleb Lee Basey v. State of Alaska, Dep't of Pub. Saf., Div. of State Troopers, Bureau of Investigations, 462 P.3d 529 (Alaska 2020). “55 AS 39.25.010(a). 56 See Wakefield Teachers Ass’n v.”
Walt v. State, 751 P.2d 1345 (Alaska 1988). “The legislature has found it appropriate to set up an administrative system for handling employee/employer problems for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements or administratively adopted personnel rules.”
State, Dep't of Military & Vets. Affairs v. Bowen, 953 P.2d 888 (Alaska 1998). “Bowen cross-appeals, arguing that the superior court erred in failing to find he was entitled to: (1) the protections of the State of Alaska Personnel Act (AS 39.25.010 et seq.), and (2) a pretermination hearing under article I, section 7 of the Alaska Constitution.”
Blackburn v. State, Dep't of Transp. & Pub. Facilities, 103 P.3d 900 (Alaska 2004). “Under AS 39.25.010(b)(3), "the merit principle of employment includes .”
Bakalar v. Dunleavy (D. Alaska 2022). “28 137 Alaska Stat. § 39.25.010 . 138 Id. 1 provisions and rules adopted pursuant to the Personnel Act apply as a matter of course 2 to all classified employees, they only apply to the exempt and partially exempt service 3 as “specifically provided.”
Blackburn v. State, Dot & Pub. Fac., 103 P.3d 900 (Alaska 2004). “retention of employees with permanent status on the basis of the adequacy of their performance, reasonable efforts of temporary duration for correction in inadequate performance, and separation for cause.”
Mueller v. Alaska State Bd. of Pers., 425 P.2d 145 (Alaska 1967). “[3] AS 39.25.010. [4] AS 39.25.060. [5] AS 39.”
Shawn O'Donnoghue v. State of Alaska, Dep't of Admin. (Alaska 2018). “158 creates an exception: An employee who separates from employment because of a compensable work-related 2 AS 39.25.010. -2- 1685 injury may apply for reemployment without going through the State’s competitive hiring process.”
— Alaska Stat. § 39.25.010(a) — 3 cases
Alaska Pub. Employees Ass'n v. State, 831 P.2d 1245 (Alaska 1992). “" Those roles include the constitutional obligation of the employer to maintain a merit system, as amplified in AS 39.25.010 [of the Personnel Act], and the public policy duty to maintain a rational integrated system of classification.”
Kaleb Lee Basey v. State of Alaska, Dep't of Pub. Saf., Div. of State Troopers, Bureau of Investigations, 462 P.3d 529 (Alaska 2020). “55 AS 39.25.010(a). 56 See Wakefield Teachers Ass’n v.”
Moore v. State, Dep't of Transp. & Pub. Facilities, 875 P.2d 765 (Alaska 1994). “[2] AS 39.25.010 provides: (a) It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a system of personnel administration based upon the merit principle and adapted to the requirements of the state to the end that persons best qualified to perform the functions of the state will be…”
— Alaska Stat. § 39.25.010(b) — 2 cases
Moore v. State, Dep't of Transp. & Pub. Facilities, 875 P.2d 765 (Alaska 1994). “[2] AS 39.25.010 provides: (a) It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a system of personnel administration based upon the merit principle and adapted to the requirements of the state to the end that persons best qualified to perform the functions of the state will be…”
Alaska Pub. Employees Ass'n v. State, 831 P.2d 1245 (Alaska 1992). “" Those roles include the constitutional obligation of the employer to maintain a merit system, as amplified in AS 39.25.010 [of the Personnel Act], and the public policy duty to maintain a rational integrated system of classification.”
— Alaska Stat. § 39.25.010(b)(2) — 1 case
Alaska Pub. Employees Ass'n v. State, 831 P.2d 1245 (Alaska 1992). “" Those roles include the constitutional obligation of the employer to maintain a merit system, as amplified in AS 39.25.010 [of the Personnel Act], and the public policy duty to maintain a rational integrated system of classification.”
— Alaska Stat. § 39.25.010(b)(3) — 3 cases
Moore v. State, Dep't of Transp. & Pub. Facilities, 875 P.2d 765 (Alaska 1994). “[2] AS 39.25.010 provides: (a) It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a system of personnel administration based upon the merit principle and adapted to the requirements of the state to the end that persons best qualified to perform the functions of the state will be…”
Blackburn v. State, Dep't of Transp. & Pub. Facilities, 103 P.3d 900 (Alaska 2004). “Under AS 39.25.010(b)(3), "the merit principle of employment includes .”
Blackburn v. State, Dot & Pub. Fac., 103 P.3d 900 (Alaska 2004). “retention of employees with permanent status on the basis of the adequacy of their performance, reasonable efforts of temporary duration for correction in inadequate performance, and separation for cause.”
— Alaska Stat. § 39.25.010(b)(5) — 2 cases
Moore v. State, Dep't of Transp. & Pub. Facilities, 875 P.2d 765 (Alaska 1994). “[2] AS 39.25.010 provides: (a) It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a system of personnel administration based upon the merit principle and adapted to the requirements of the state to the end that persons best qualified to perform the functions of the state will be…”
Alaska Pub. Employees Ass'n v. State, 831 P.2d 1245 (Alaska 1992). “" Those roles include the constitutional obligation of the employer to maintain a merit system, as amplified in AS 39.25.010 [of the Personnel Act], and the public policy duty to maintain a rational integrated system of classification.”
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