Section 22-B8301. POSITION CONTROL

 

8301.1Policy: The PBC shall review and analyze every vacant position in order to determine its impact on the operations of the organization. Positions shall be approved based on their indirect and/or direct effect on the PBC’s ability to provide quality patient care and services.

 

8301.2The following procedures shall apply:

 

(a)When a position becomes vacant within a department, the director shall assess its value to the operations of the area. If a determination is made that the position should be filled, the director shall then fill out the personnel requisition form (PRF) attaching justification for why the position should be filled. This documentation should then be forwarded to the appropriate Vice President/Administrator;

 

(b)The Vice President/Administrator shall review the documentation, address any questions and/or concerns with the Vice President, Human Resources and then approve or reject the request. Considerations should include budgetary constraints and operational requirements;

 

(c)A Committee consisting of the Vice President of Human Resources, the Director of Management Services/Internal Audit, and the Chief Financial Officer shall meet on a regular basis to review vacant positions. Department Directors or designees may be present to support their request. Positions shall be approved, disapproved, or held. Vacant positions requested for review overseen by Committee members must be approved by the CEO or designee; and

 

(d)The PRF shall then be forwarded to Human Resources for recruitment for the position. If a new or different position is to be created/filled, Human Resources shall discuss the position with the department for appropriateness. Should a new position be created Human Resources shall consult with the department to prepare job requirements, description and classification.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 7353, 7364 (October 9, 1998).