Under the State Civil Service Act, who may the director appoint and fix compensation for?

• A. Clerical, inspection, investigation, and auditing personnel, as well as an assistant chief
• B. Only clerical staff
• C. Only inspectors
• D. Only auditors

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is understanding the breadth of the director’s appointment and compensation authority under the State Civil Service Act. The director isn’t limited to just one class of employees; they can appoint and set pay for a range of civil service positions that support a department’s operations. The option that includes clerical, inspection, investigation, and auditing personnel, along with an assistant chief, shows this broad authority across multiple classifications—from administrative support to field and leadership roles. This aligns staffing and compensation with the department’s needs and the state’s pay scales while maintaining merit-based appointments. The other choices are too narrow, focusing on only one type of position rather than the full span the director may appoint and fix compensation for.