City of Olympia - File #: 19-0755

• File #: 19-0755
• Version: 1
• Type: decision
• Status: Passed
• File created: 8/13/2019
• In control: Civil Service Commission
• Agenda date: 8/15/2019
• Final action: 8/15/2019
• Title: Duration of Temporary or Provisional Appointments

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/15/2019	1	Civil Service Commission	approved	Pass

Title

Duration of Temporary or Provisional Appointments

Recommended Action

Staff Recommendation:

Move to amend Civil Service Rule VI to change the duration of temporary or provisional appointments.

Report

Staff Contact:

Nicole Camus, Sr. HR Analyst, Human Resources 360.753.8213

Background

The Civil Service Rules were ratified at the January 15, 2019 Civil Service Commission meeting.  Rule VI was changed to allow temporary or provisional appointments to extend to 6 months. RCW 41.08.040(9) requires that temporary or provisional appointments be for no more than 4 months.

Findings:

The Civil Service Commission must amend Civil Service Rule VI to comply with RCW 41.08.040(9).

Recommended Action:

Staff recommends implementing the attached changes to Civil Service Rule VI.

Policy Reference:

Civil Service Rules, Rule VI, Certification and Probationary Period