Application of Rules

All employees covered under this subpart shall be governed by such rules and regulations as may be prescribed or adopted pursuant to this subpart by the board created in Section 45–58–231.23. Present employees shall remain in their respective employments; however, nothing herein shall be construed to prevent or preclude the removal of an employee for cause in the manner hereinafter provided; and the employees, except for appointment, shall be subject fully to this subpart. (Act 79–524, p. 935, § 4.)