Not true, Bandit. Everybody in the UTAD is a state employee for purposes of being eligible for the state retirement plan and insurance program. They are all paid a "base" salary through the state, although it is funded by the UTAD. They still have to follow state hiring guidelines.
Okay. Well like I said, this is what someone else told me. If I could remember who it was, I would be happy to tell them they are wrong.
But like I said, in the federal guvmint, go high enough up the chain and you can waive rules. I don't think it matters that much, since 14 days is Sunday.....