(a) The Director of Classification and Compensation of the Department of Civil Service shall have the authority to approve or to disapprove applications to appoint above the minimum and to determine the rate above the minimum salary at which appointment of a person outside State service may be made to a title described in section 139.3. The rate of compensation for such a person, as determined by the Director of Classification and Compensation, shall be an amount equal to the minimum of the grade of the title plus one, two, three or four annual increments of such grade. The Director of Classification and Compensation shall determine the particular geographical area or areas or location or locations wherein the rate of compensation in excess of the minimum shall apply.

(b) Any determination of the Director of Classification and Compensation by which a salary would be increased under this Part shall be subject to the approval of the Director of the Budget.

(c) Each individual appointment under this Part shall be subject to the determination of the Director of Classification and Compensation and the approval of the Director of the Budget. No such approval shall be construed as approval to appoint any other person from outside State service at a rate above the minimum.