1268-S AMH ARMS BLIN 105 Failed 2-13-02

SHB 1268 - H AMD

By Representative Armstrong

     On page 14, beginning on line 24, strike all of section 207 and insert the following:

     "Sec. 207.  RCW 41.06.022 and 1993 c 281 s 8 are each amended to read as follows:

     For purposes of this chapter, "manager" means any employee who:

     (1) Formulates statewide policy or directs the work of an agency or agency subdivision;

     (2) Is responsible to administer one or more statewide policies or programs of an agency ((or agency subdivision;

     (3) Manages, administers, and controls a local branch office of an agency or agency subdivision, including the physical, financial, or personnel resources)); and

     (((4) Has substantial responsibility in personnel administration, legislative relations, public information, or the preparation and administration of budgets; or

     (5))) (3) Functionally is above the first level of supervision and exercises authority that is not merely routine or clerical in nature and requires the consistent use of independent judgment; or

(4) Has substantial responsibility in personnel administration, legislative relations, public information, or the preparation and administration of budgets.

No more than seven percent of an agency's work force may be in the Washington management service.  No employee who is a member of the Washington management service may be included in a collective bargaining unit established under sections 301 through 314 of this act."

EFFECT: Narrows the definition of "manager" for purposes of qualifying for the Washington Management Service (WMS), and limits the number of employees who can participate in the WMS to 7% of an agency's work force.