No. 35831 (5-year Review): Rule R477-11. Discipline  

  • DAR File No.: 35831
    Filed: 02/03/2012 09:13:16 AM

    NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

    Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

    Section 67-19-18 requires that the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) write rules governing disciplinary processes.

    Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

    The Utah Office of the Attorney General suggested addition of language that would release agency heads from being bound by consistency of disciplinary decisions made prior to their administration. Utah Public Employees' Association (UPEA) suggested removal of language they felt was redundant.

    Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

    This rule fulfills DHRM's responsibility to write rules governing the disciplinary process, Subsection 67-19-18(2). This is an important and technical part of the due process protections afforded to employees by the career service system. Failure to set statewide standards leaves the state open to serious liability. Therefore, this rule should be continued. The language recommended by the Utah Office of the Attorney General was implemented. The language reported as redundant was not removed as it was deemed to have clarifying value.

    The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

    Human Resource Management
    Administration
    Room 2120 STATE OFFICE BLDG
    450 N MAIN ST
    SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-1201

    Direct questions regarding this rule to:

    Authorized by:

    Jeff Herring, Executive Director

    Effective:

    02/03/2012


Document Information

Effective Date:
2/3/2012
Publication Date:
03/01/2012
Filed Date:
02/03/2012
Agencies:
Human Resource Management,Administration
Authorized By:
Jeff Herring, Executive Director
DAR File No.:
35831
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R477-11. Discipline.