In order to provide for the administration of the state civil service system, there shall be a Department of State Civil Service as created in the constitution, which shall be a body corporate with power to sue and be sued.  The functions of the department shall be as defined in the constitution or by law.  

Acts 1976, No. 513, §1.  Amended by Acts 1977, No. 83, §1, eff. June 22, 1977.