No.

Mr. Bill Marshall The State Historical Society of Colorado Colorado State Museum 200 East 14th Avenue Denver, Colorado 80203

Dear Mr. Marshall:

QUESTION PRESENTED AND CONCLUSION

After receiving an initial opinion from this office, you have inquired regarding the propriety of the inclusion of the position of state archaeologist within the State Personnel System.

After considerable analysis, I have determined that the position is in fact exempt from the State Personnel System.

ANALYSIS

The statutory language relevant to the appointment of the state archaeologist reads as follows:

The board of…