R477-2-1. Rules Applicability

  These rules apply to the executive branch of Utah State Government and its career service and career service exempt employees. Other entities may be covered in specific sections as determined by statute. Any inclusions or exceptions to these rules are specifically noted in applicable sections. Entities which are not bound by mandatory compliance with these rules include:

  (1) members of the Legislature and legislative employees;

  (2) members of the judiciary and judicial employees;

  (3) officers, faculty, and other employees of state institutions of higher education;

  (4) officers, faculty, and other employees of the public education system, other than those directly employed by the State Board of Education;

  (5) employees of the Office of the Attorney General;

  (6) elected members of the executive branch and their Schedule A employees;

  (7) employees of independent entities, quasi-governmental agencies and special service districts;

  (8) employees in any position that is determined by statute to be exempt from these rules.