In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this chapter, and consistent with the right of public employees to organize under Chapter 13 of Title 19, the Board shall:

(1) Request that the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources investigate problems or complaints arising from the implementation of the Merit System and the effect of merit policies and procedures on employees in the classified service;

(2) Appoint 1 or more members from its own membership to act as representatives of the Board at any meeting where such representation is deemed desirable;

(3) Require the Secretary to submit all proposed Merit Rule revisions to the statewide Labor-Management Committee for review and comment prior to submission to the Board for public hearing and adoption; and

(4) Make an annual report to the Governor, and special reports and recommendations upon the Governor’s request.

29 Del. C. 1953, § ?5907; 55 Del. Laws, c. 443, § ?1; 56 Del. Laws, c. 376, § ?3; 69 Del. Laws, c. 436, § ?2; 75 Del. Laws, c. 88, §§ ?20(6), 25(2); 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, § ?33;