The purpose of this chapter is to protect employees who make
allegations of corrupt or other criminal activity, conflicts of interest,
unethical conduct, misconduct and incompetence.
"Improper government action" shall mean any action by an employee
which is undertaken which is in violation of any federal, state or
local law, rule or regulation or which is economically wasteful, whether
or not such action is within the scope of his employment.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to mean a limitation
on any grievance mechanism or rights of appeal and/or judicial review
currently enjoyed by any employee.