(1971)

JOHN H. SHIELS, Chairman, Personnel Board

You have asked for my informal opinion as to whether the Personnel Board has exceeded its statutory authority in enacting rule Pers. 22.05.

Subsection (2) of sec. 16.24, Stats., provides in part:

". . . In case of a reduction in force because of a stoppage or lack of work or funds or because of material changes in duties or organization, permanent employes shall be laid off in accordance with rules established by the personnel board. The seniority and service ratings of employes shall be considered, in such manner as the rules shall provide, in…