Section 640.240  Interpretation and Application of Rules

The Director of Personnel shall determine the proper interpretation and application of each Section and Part promulgated by the Department of Personnel.  The decision of the Director as to the proper interpretation or application of any Section or Part shall be final and binding upon all departments and employees affected unless or until modified by the Review Board or the courts.  All departments and employees shall comply with the Director's decision in the absence of a written opinion of the Attorney General or a written directive of the Review Board declaring the Director's decision to be unlawful.