Section 6-B2701. AUTHORIZATION FOR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENTS OF PERSONNEL

 

2701.1District government agencies are authorized to enter into personnel exchange agreements with private sector organizations, institutions of higher education, or agencies of federal, state, and local governments.

 

2701.2A personnel exchange agreement authorized under this chapter may be used only when supervision of the participating employee changes from that of his or her permanent employer to supervision by the agency or organization to which the assignment is made.

 

2701.3Prior to commencing an assignment pursuant to this chapter, a written agreement shall be executed.  The written agreement shall specify all of the following:

 

(a)The duties and responsibilities to be carried out in the assignment;

 

(b)The terms and conditions for payment of salary and other expenses, or reimbursement among participating agencies or organizations;

 

(c)A statement that the assigned employee shall observe all rules governing the agency or organization to which the assignment is made under the agreement;

 

(d)The signature of the assigned employee indicating concurrence in and understanding of the assignment;

 

(e)The signatures of appropriate officials of the sending and receiving agencies or organizations; and

 

(f)The signature of the Director of the D.C. Department of Human Resources (DCHR) or independent personnel authority concurring in the assignment.

 

2701.4An assignment under a personnel exchange agreement may be made for a period of up to two (2) years and, with the concurrence of the agencies or organizations and the employee involved, may be extended in increments of one (1) year.  A written extension agreement shall be executed and signed by the employee, the appropriate officials of the sending and receiving agencies or organizations, and the Director of the DCHR or independent personnel authority concurring in the extension of the assignment. 

 

authority

Mayor’s Order 2008-92, dated June 26, 2008, and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter XXVII of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-139; D.C. Official Code § 1-627.01 et seq.) (2006 Repl.)

source

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 1272 (February 15, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 5745, 5746 (July 2, 2010).