(a) With the approval of the board, the commissioner shall prepare rules necessary and appropriate for the proper administration of incentive award programs, including rules governing the:

(1) Operation of the incentive awards programs;

(2) Eligibility of employees to participate in the programs;

(3) Type of suggestions or extraordinary service;

(4) Method of submission of nominations or applications;

(5) Procedure for review;

(6) Procedure for verifying qualification; and

(7) Procedure for determining awards.

(b) The rules for incentive awards for extraordinary service under paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section 45-21-2 shall provide for evaluation and award by the appointing authority. The rules for incentive awards for suggestions and ideas shall comply with Code Sections 45-21-4 through 45-21-8.

(c) The commissioner shall submit the rules or any amendments thereto to the Governor. Such rules or amendments will become effective when approved by the Governor or 15 days after they are submitted, if the Governor has not rejected them prior to that time.