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(4)   To prescribe minimum qualifications for instructors at such
schools and to certify, as qualified, instructors for approved training
schools and to issue appropriate certificates to such instructors;

(5)   To certify correctional officers who have satisfactorily com-
pleted training programs and to issue appropriate certificates to such
correctional officers;

(6)   To appoint, with the approval of the Secretary of Public
Safety and Correctional Services, an executive secretary to serve
at its pleasure, who shall perform general administrative functions,
and to fix his compensation;

(7)   To employ such other persons as may be necessary to carry
out the provisions of this section, upon approval of the Secretary of
Public Safety and Correctional Services, and as provided for in the
State budget;

(8)   To promulgate with the approval of the Secretary of Public
Safety and Correctional Services, such rules and regulations as may
be reasonably necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes
and objectives of this section;

(9)  To make a continuous study of correctional training methods
and procedures for all correctional schools and to consult with and
accept the cooperation of any recognized Federal, State, or municipal
correctional agency or educational institution;

(10)   To consult and cooperate with universities, colleges and in-
stitutions for the development of all general and specialized courses
of study for correctional officers as defined in this section;

(11)   To consult and cooperate with other departments and agen-
cies of the State concerned with correctional training;

(12)   To perform such other acts as may be necessary or appro-
priate to carry out its functions and duties as set forth in this
section.

(f)  A probationary appointment as a correctional officer as de-
fined in this section may be made for a total period not exceeding
one (1) year for the purpose of enabling such a person seeking
permanent appointment to take a training course as prescribed m
this section. BY THE COMMISSION. Such an appointee shall be en-
titled to leave of absence with pay during the period of the training
program.

(g)  On or after July 1, 1972, no person shall hereafter be given
or accept a probationary or permanent appointment as a correctional
officer, as defined in this section, unless such person satisfactorily
meets such qualifications as may be determined by the Commission.

(H) EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS SEC-
TION, NOTHING HEREIN CONTAINED SHALL BE DEEMED
TO LIMIT THE POWERS, RIGHTS, DUTIES OR RESPONSI-
BILITIES OF MUNICIPAL OR COUNTY GOVERNMENTS.

Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That this Act shall take effect
July 1, 1971.

Approved April 29, 1971