(a) The commissioner of administration may employ guardians ad litem, public guardians, clerical staff, and other assistants that the commissioner determines are needed to perform the duties set out in AS 44.21.410. Employees under this subsection are in the classified service under AS 39.25.100.
(b) The commissioner of administration may employ attorneys needed to perform the duties set out in AS 44.21.410. Attorneys employed by the commissioner of administration in the office of public advocacy are in the partially exempt service under AS 39.25.120.
(c) The commissioner of administration may contract for services of court-appointed visitors and experts needed to perform the duties set out in AS 44.21.410. The commissioner may contract with attorneys to provide legal representation, and with other persons to provide guardian ad litem services, as needed to perform the duties set out in AS 44.21.410. The commissioner may determine the rate of compensation for contractual services, taking into account the time involved, the skill and experience required, and other pertinent factors.
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