WSR 01-12-074

PROPOSED RULES

PERSONNEL RESOURCES BOARD


[ Filed June 5, 2001, 11:17 a.m. ]

     Original Notice.

     Exempt from preproposal statement of inquiry under RCW 34.05.310(4).

     Title of Rule: WAC 356-22-160 Examination ratings -- Computation and 356-22-170 Examination results -- Notice requirements.

     Purpose: These rules pertain to Examination ratings -- Computation and notice requirements.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 41.06 RCW.

     Statute Being Implemented: RCW 41.06.150.

     Summary: These modifications reflect current practice by the Department of Personnel. Department of Personnel no longer provides breakdowns on examinations due to budgetary constraints and changes to exams. WAC 356-22-170 is being repealed.

     Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Sharon Whitehead, 521 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA, (360) 664-6348; Implementation and Enforcement: Department of Personnel.

     Name of Proponent: Department of Personnel, governmental.

     Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

     Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: The purpose of WAC 356-22-160 is to address examination ratings and the current practice used to notify applicants of his/her final rating within a reasonable period after it is finalized. WAC 356-22-170 reflects the former practice of giving breakdowns on the examinations. WAC 356-22-170 is being repealed.

     Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: See above.

     No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not required.

     Section 201, chapter 403, Laws of 1995, does not apply to this rule adoption. These rules relate to internal government operations that are not subject to violation by a nongovernmental party. Therefore, pursuant to RCW 34.05.328 [(5)](b)(ii), section 201 does not apply.

     Hearing Location: Department of Personnel, 521 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA, on July 12, 2001, at 10:00 a.m.

     Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Department of Personnel by July 5, 2001, TDD (360) 753-4107, or (360) 586-8260.

     Submit Written Comments to: Sharon Whitehead, Department of Personnel, P.O. Box 47500, fax (360) 586-4694, by July 9, 2001.

     Date of Intended Adoption: July 12, 2001.

June 4, 2001

Gene Matt

Secretary


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending Order 49, filed 8/17/72)

WAC 356-22-160   Examination ratings -- Computation.   All applicants for the same register for a class shall be accorded uniform and equal treatment in all phases of the examination procedure. All scores shall be based on a uniform rating or scoring procedure. In establishing passing points, the director may take into consideration the number of candidates and anticipated openings within limits established by the relevant job standards. Each applicant shall be sent written notice of his/her final rating within a reasonable period after it is finalized.

[Order 49, § 356-22-160, filed 8/17/72; Order 36, § 356-22-160, filed 7/1/71, effective 8/1/71. Formerly WAC 356-16-200.]


REPEALER

WAC 356-22-170 Examination results -- Notice requirements.

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