Common use of Reclassification Procedure Clause in Contracts

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1. The parties shall use the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Union. A) A completed Position Description Form (PD124) and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human Resources. B) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. The Union shall have an opportunity before the thirty (30)-day decision date to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit by mutual written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. C) In instances where the Agency Office of Human Resources denies the request, the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to the Agency Head. D) If approved, the effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her position, he/she shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removed. Section 4. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify an incumbent employee and the Union in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons for the action. When an employee is reclassified downward, the employee's rate of pay shall be that of the last salary rate earned in the salary range of the previous classification. It shall remain at that rate until a rate in the salary range of the new classification exceeds it, at which time the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided the employee is not at the maximum of the salary range to which the employee was reclassified.

Reclassification Procedure. ‌ Section 1. The parties Agency shall use furnish Class Specifications at the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee request of the Union or the Unionemployee. A) A Section 2. The employee will submit a completed official Position Description Form (PD124) form and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human ResourcesPersonnel Officer and a copy mailed to the Union. B) Section 3. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of reclassification request the Agency shall notify the Union of its decision. The Union shall have an opportunity opportunity, before the thirty (30)-day 30) days decision date date, to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit limits by mutual mutual, written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. C) In instances where Section 4. Any employee who is involuntarily reclassified or any employee whose reclassification request is denied may take the matter up as a grievance under Article 5, Grievance and Arbitration, of this Agreement. Section 5. Should the duties of the position support the proposed reclassification, the Agency Office of Human Resources denies shall make the determination whether to seek legislative approval for reclassification or remove the duties. If a reclassification request, as approved, does not receive the necessary legislative approval required by ORS 291.371, the Agency shall immediately change the duties of the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to conform to the Agency Headprior classification. D) If approved, the Section 6. The effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her position, he/she shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removedAgency. Section 47. Any incumbent who has successfully performed for three (3) months the duties of the position reclassified shall be continued in the position. Section 8. Any employee reclassified downward will move into the new range at the step that is nearest the employee’s current rate. The Agency Office of Human Resources employee’s anniversary date shall notify an incumbent remain the same. If the employee’s rate is above the highest step in the lower range, the employee and shall receive no reduction in pay. Similarly, such employee shall not receive future salary adjustments until such time as the Union new range encompasses the employee’s salary. At this time, the employee shall have a salary adjustment to the nearest step in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons range. The employee shall also be placed on the Layoff List for the action. When an employee is reclassified downward, the employee's rate of pay shall be that of the last salary rate earned in the salary range of the previous previously-held classification. It shall remain at that rate until a rate in the salary range of the new classification exceeds it, at which time the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided the employee is not at the maximum of the salary range to which the employee was reclassified.

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1. ‌ The parties shall use the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Unionrequests. A) A Section 1. The Agency shall furnish Class Specifications at the request of the Union or employee. Section 2. The employee will submit a completed official Position Description Form (PD124) form and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human ResourcesPersonnel Officer and a copy mailed to the Union. B) Section 3. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of reclassification request the Agency shall notify the Union of its decision. The Union shall have an opportunity opportunity, before the thirty (30)-day 30) days decision date date, to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit limits by mutual mutual, written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. CSection 4. Any employee who is involuntarily reclassified or any employee whose reclassification request is denied may take the matter up as a grievance under Article 51 (Grievance and Arbitration) In instances where of this Agreement. Section 5. Should the duties of the position support the proposed reclassification, the Agency Office of Human Resources denies shall make the determination whether to seek legislative approval for reclassification or remove the duties. If a reclassification request, as approved, does not receive the necessary legislative approval required by ORS 291.371, the Agency shall immediately change the duties of the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to conform to the Agency Headprior classification. D) If approved, the Section 6. The effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her position, he/she shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removedAgency. Section 47. Any incumbent who has successfully performed for three (3) months the duties of the position reclassified shall be continued in the position. Section 8. Any employee reclassified downward will move into the new range at the step that is nearest the employee's current rate. The Agency Office of Human Resources employee's anniversary date shall notify an incumbent employee and remain the Union in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons for the actionsame. When an employee is reclassified downward, If the employee's rate of pay shall be that of is above the last salary rate earned highest step in the lower range, the employee shall receive no reduction in pay. Similarly, such employee shall not receive future salary range of the previous classification. It shall remain at that rate adjustments until a rate in the salary range of such time as the new classification exceeds it, at which time range encompasses the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided salary. At this time, the employee is not at shall have a salary adjustment to the maximum of nearest step in the salary range to which range. The employee shall also be placed on the employee was reclassifiedLayoff List for the previously-held classification.

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1. The parties shall use (a) Employees may request reclassification review of their position by submitting the following procedure information to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Union.Agency Human Resources Manager: A(1) A fully completed and updated Human Resource Services Division Position Description Form and any relevant evidence that supports the request. (PD1242) A specific identification of what duties the employee believes causes his/her position to be improperly classified and a written detailed explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human Resources. B) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. The Union shall have an opportunity before the thirty (30)-day decision date to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit by mutual written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. C) In instances where the Agency Office of Human Resources denies the request, the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to the Agency Head. D) If approved, the effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of why these duties justify reclassification of his/her position. (3) Identification of the classification the employee believes best describes his/her position. (b) Upon receipt of the above information, the Agency shall conduct a review of the employee’s request. Within sixty (60) calendar days after receipt of a fully completed request as provided for in subsection (a) above, the Agency shall notify the employee of its findings. If the findings indicate reclassification, the Agency shall seek approval to implement the reclassification or remove the duties. (c) If an employee’s request is denied pursuant to this Section of the Article, or the employee’s position is reclassified downward pursuant to Section 7 of this Article, the Union may appeal the decision to the Agency Head or designee within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the Agency’s decision. The written appeal must include the reasons why the Agency’s decision was arbitrary. The Agency shall respond in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days from the receipt of the Union’s appeal. (d) If the Agency’s response does not resolve the matter, the Union may, within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of the Agency response, appeal the decision to arbitration under this Article of the Agreement. The selection of an arbitrator shall be pursuant to Section 10 of Article 29 (Grievance Procedure). The appeal must be in writing and sent to the Labor Relations Unit of the Department of Administrative Services within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of the Agency’s written response in subsection (a) of this Section. The appeal must state the reasons why the decision was arbitrary. (e) The arbitrator shall allow the decision of the Agency to stand unless he/she finds the decision was arbitrary. If the arbitrator finds the Agency’s decision is arbitrary, the arbitrator’s authority shall extend only to stating if the employee’s current classification is inappropriate. If the arbitrator finds the employee’s current classification is inappropriate, he/she shall be given an increase in accordance with refer the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) issue to the Agency for reconsideration. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of either remove the higher level duties or reclassify the position. The arbitrator shall have no power to substitute his/her discretion for the Agency’s discretion on classification from matters. This Section shall supersede Section 11 of Article 29 (Grievance Procedure) on the first delineation of the month following the month arbitrator’s authority on matters addressed in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removedthis Article. Section 4. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify an incumbent employee and the Union in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons for the action. When an employee is reclassified downward, the employee's rate of pay shall be that of the last salary rate earned in the salary range of the previous classification. It shall remain at that rate until a rate in the salary range of the new classification exceeds it, at which time the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided the employee is not at the maximum of the salary range to which the employee was reclassified.

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1. The parties shall use the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Unionrequests. A) A Section 1. The Agency shall furnish Class Specifications at the request of the Union or employee. Section 2. The employee will submit a completed official Position Description Form (PD124) form and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human ResourcesPersonnel Officer and a copy mailed to the Union. B) Section 3. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of reclassification request the Agency shall notify the Union of its decision. The Union shall have an opportunity opportunity, before the thirty (30)-day 30) days decision date date, to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit limits by mutual mutual, written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. CSection 4. Any employee who is involuntarily reclassified or any employee whose reclassification request is denied may take the matter up as a grievance under Article 51 (Grievance and Arbitration) In instances where of this Agreement. Section 5. Should the duties of the position support the proposed reclassification, the Agency Office of Human Resources denies shall make the determination whether to seek legislative approval for reclassification or remove the duties. If a reclassification request, as approved, does not receive the necessary legislative approval required by ORS 291.371, the Agency shall immediately change the duties of the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to conform to the Agency Headprior classification. D) If approved, the Section 6. The effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her position, he/she shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removedAgency. Section 47. Any incumbent who has successfully performed for three (3) months the duties of the position reclassified shall be continued in the position. Section 8. Any employee reclassified downward will move into the new range at the step that is nearest the employee's current rate. The Agency Office of Human Resources employee's anniversary date shall notify an incumbent employee and remain the Union in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons for the actionsame. When an employee is reclassified downward, If the employee's rate of pay shall be that of is above the last salary rate earned highest step in the lower range, the employee shall receive no reduction in pay. Similarly, such employee shall not receive future salary range of the previous classification. It shall remain at that rate adjustments until a rate in the salary range of such time as the new classification exceeds it, at which time range encompasses the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided salary. At this time, the employee is not at shall have a salary adjustment to the maximum of nearest step in the salary range to which range. The employee shall also be placed on the employee was reclassifiedLayoff List for the previously-held classification.

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1. The parties shall use the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Unionrequests. A) A Section 1. The Agency shall furnish Class Specifications at the request of the Union or employee. Section 2. The employee will submit a completed official Position Description Form (PD124) form and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human ResourcesPersonnel Officer and a copy mailed to the Union. B) Section 3. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of reclassification request the Agency shall notify the Union of its decision. The Union shall have an opportunity opportunity, before the thirty (30)-day 30) days decision date date, to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit limits by mutual mutual, written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. C) In instances where Section 4. Any employee who is involuntarily reclassified or any employee whose reclassification request is denied may take the matter up as a grievance under Article 5, Grievance and Arbitration, of this Agreement. Section 5. Should the duties of the position support the proposed reclassification, the Agency Office of Human Resources denies shall make the determination whether to seek legislative approval for reclassification or remove the duties. If a reclassification request, as approved, does not receive the necessary legislative approval required by ORS 291.371, the Agency shall immediately change the duties of the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to conform to the Agency Headprior classification. D) If approved, the Section 6. The effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her position, he/she shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removedAgency. Section 47. Any incumbent who has successfully performed for three (3) months the duties of the position reclassified shall be continued in the position. Section 8. Any employee reclassified downward will move into the new range at the step that is nearest the employee‘s current rate. The Agency Office of Human Resources employee‘s anniversary date shall notify an incumbent remain the same. If the employee‘s rate is above the highest step in the lower range, the employee and shall receive no reduction in pay. Similarly, such employee shall not receive future salary adjustments until such time as the Union new range encompasses the employee‘s salary. At this time, the employee shall have a salary adjustment to the nearest step in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons range. The employee shall also be placed on the Layoff List for the action. When an employee is reclassified downward, the employee's rate of pay shall be that of the last salary rate earned in the salary range of the previous previously-held classification. It shall remain at that rate until a rate in the salary range of the new classification exceeds it, at which time the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided the employee is not at the maximum of the salary range to which the employee was reclassified.

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1Reclassification shall be based upon an increase of duties. Reclassification requests pursuant to this procedure apply to movement from one classification level to another within the existing salary/classification schedule structure contained in Appendix “B.” Requests for modification in the established salary/classification structure are not appropriate for the procedure of this Article, but are subject to negotiations between the parties as provided by Article 17. (a) A unit member who wishes to be considered for reclassification shall submit a written request to the Superintendent or designee, through the immediate supervisor, with a copy of the request to the CSEA Chapter President. The parties Superintendent or designee shall use the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Union. Arespond in writing within ten (10) A completed Position Description Form (PD124) and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office working days of Human Resources. B) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits receipt of the request. The Union response shall have an opportunity before be specific as to why the thirty Superintendent or designee supports or fails to support the employee reclassification request. (30)-day b) The employee's request and the response of the Superintendent or designee shall be referred to a Joint CSEA/District Committee consisting of two (2) CSEA representatives and two (2) District representatives. The employee's supervisor shall not serve on this Committee, nor shall the employee serve. The Committee shall interview witnesses, including the immediate supervisor, examine documents, and objectively consider all evidence in reaching its decision. The Committee shall decide by majority vote to accept, reject or modify the reclassification request. The majority decision date to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments shall be in writing and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within completed within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the request. (c) In the event a majority decision cannot be reached, the parties have the right to place their respective positions in writing. The employee has the right to submit the dispute within ten (10) working days to Level III of the Grievance Procedure. (d) The District may submit a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit by mutual written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. C) In instances where the Agency Office of Human Resources denies the request, the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to the Agency Head. D) If approved, Joint Committee by the effective date of Superintendent or designee submitting a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the written request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her position, he/she shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration)procedures outlined above. However, Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion)no District request may be submitted to the Grievance Procedure. F(e) The Agency Office In the event the District proposes the creation of Human Resources new classification within the bargaining unit, the parties shall furnish Position Description Forms at negotiate to the request of the Unionextent required by law. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position(f) Notwithstanding the above, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removed. Section 4. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify an incumbent employee and the Union in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons for the action. When an employee is reclassified downwardwho works out of classification, the employee's rate as defined in Section 10.1.1 may file a grievance alleging a violation of pay shall be that of the last salary rate earned in the salary range of the previous classification. It shall remain at that rate until a rate in the salary range of the new classification exceeds it, at which time the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided the employee is not at the maximum of the salary range to which the employee was reclassifiedsaid provision.

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1. The parties shall use the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Unionrequests. A) A Section 1. The Agency shall furnish class specifications at the request of the Union or employee. Section 2. The employee will submit a completed official Position Description Form (PD124) form and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human ResourcesPersonnel Officer and a copy mailed to the Union. B) Section 3. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of reclassification request the Agency shall notify the Union of its decision. The Union shall have an opportunity opportunity, before the thirty (30)-day 30) days decision date date, to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit limits by mutual mutual, written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. C) In instances where Section 4. Any employee who is involuntarily reclassified or any employee whose reclassification request is denied may take the matter up as a grievance under Article 52, Grievance and Arbitration, of this Agreement. Section 5. Should the duties of the position support the proposed reclassification, the Agency Office of Human Resources denies shall make the determination whether to seek legislative approval for reclassification or remove the duties. If a reclassification request, as approved, does not receive the necessary legislative approval required by ORS 291.371, the Agency shall immediately change the duties of the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to conform to the Agency Headprior classification. D) If approved, the Section 6. The effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her position, he/she shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removedAgency. Section 47. Any incumbent who has successfully performed for three (3) months the duties of the position reclassified shall be continued in the position. Section 8. Any employee reclassified downward will move into the new range at the step that is nearest the employee's current rate. The Agency Office of Human Resources employee's anniversary date shall notify an incumbent employee and remain the Union in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons for the actionsame. When an employee is reclassified downward, If the employee's rate of pay shall be that of is above the last salary rate earned highest step in the lower range, the employee shall receive no reduction in pay. Similarly, such employee shall not receive future salary range of the previous classification. It shall remain at that rate adjustments until a rate in the salary range of such time as the new classification exceeds it, at which time range encompasses the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided salary. At this time, the employee is not at shall have a salary adjustment to the maximum of nearest step in the salary range to which range. The employee shall also be placed on the employee was reclassifiedLayoff List for the previously-held classification.

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1. The parties shall use the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Union. A) A completed Position Description Form (PD124) and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human Resources. B) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. The Union shall have an opportunity before the thirty (30)-day decision date to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit by mutual written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. C) In instances where the Agency Office of Human Resources denies the request, the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to the Agency Head. D) If approved, the effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her their position, he/she they shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removed. Section 4. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify an incumbent employee and the Union in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons for the action. When an employee is reclassified downward, the employee's rate of pay shall be that of the last salary rate earned in the salary range of the previous classification. It shall remain at that rate until a rate in the salary range of the new classification exceeds it, at which time the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided the employee is not at the maximum of the salary range to which the employee was reclassified.

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1. The parties shall use the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Union. A) A completed Position Description Form (PD124) and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human Resources. B) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. The Union shall have an opportunity before the thirty (30)-day decision date to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit by mutual written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. C) In instances where the Agency Office of Human Resources denies the request, the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to the Agency Head. D) If approved, the effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her their position, he/she they shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removed. Section 4. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify an incumbent employee and the Union in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons for the action. When an employee is reclassified downward, the employee's rate of pay shall be that of the last salary rate earned in the salary range of the previous classification. It shall remain at that rate until a rate in the salary range of the new classification exceeds it, at which time the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided the employee is not at the maximum of the salary range to which the employee was reclassified.

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1. The parties shall use the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Union. A) A completed Position Description Form (PD124) and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human Resources. B) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. The Union shall have an opportunity before the thirty (30)-day decision date to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit by mutual written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. C) In instances where the Agency Office of Human Resources denies the request, the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to the Agency Head. D) If approved, the effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her position, he/she shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removed. Section 4. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify an incumbent employee and the Union in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons for the action. When an employee is reclassified downward, the employee's rate of pay shall be that of the last salary rate earned in the salary range of the previous classification. It shall remain at that rate until a rate in the salary range of the new classification exceeds it, at which time the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided the employee is not at the maximum of the salary range to which the employee was reclassified.and

Reclassification Procedure. Section 1. ‌ The parties shall use the following procedure to process reclassification requests initiated by an employee or the Unionrequests. A) A Section 1. The Agency shall furnish class specifications at the request of the Union or employee. Section 2. The employee will submit a completed official Position Description Form (PD124) form and a written explanation for a proposed reclassification request shall be submitted to the Agency Office of Human ResourcesPersonnel Officer and a copy mailed to the Union. B) Section 3. The Agency Office of Human Resources shall conduct a classification audit and review the merits of the request. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of reclassification request the Agency shall notify the Union of its decision. The Union shall have an opportunity opportunity, before the thirty (30)-day 30) days decision date date, to meet with the Agency Office of Human Resources to present arguments and recommendations where there are objections to the proposed reclassification. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a reclassification request the Agency Office of Human Resources shall notify the Union of its decision. The parties may extend the time limit limits by mutual mutual, written agreement in those instances where the review process or other extenuating circumstances require additional time for analysis. C) In instances where Section 4. Any employee who is involuntarily reclassified or any employee whose reclassification request is denied may take the matter up as a grievance under Article 52, Grievance and Arbitration, of this Agreement. Section 5. Should the duties of the position support the proposed reclassification, the Agency Office of Human Resources denies shall make the determination whether to seek legislative approval for reclassification or remove the duties. If a reclassification request, as approved, does not receive the necessary legislative approval required by ORS 291.371, the Agency shall immediately change the duties of the employee may appeal the decision within fifteen (15) days to conform to the Agency Headprior classification. D) If approved, the Section 6. The effective date of a reclassification implemented under this Article shall not be later than thirty (30) days from the date of filing the request with the Agency Office of Human Resources. E) When an employee is non-competitively advanced because of reclassification of his/her position, he/she shall be given an increase in accordance with the provision of Article 24 (Salary Administration), Section 2 (Rate of Pay Upon Promotion). F) The Agency Office of Human Resources shall furnish Position Description Forms at the request of the Union. Section 2. When an Agency initiates an upward reclassification of a position, the affected employee shall be notified in writing. Section 3. If a reclassification request which is approved by the Agency does not receive Department of Administrative Services or legislative approval, the duties of the position will be restructured to conform to the prior classification. The employee shall be paid the rate of pay of the higher level classification from the first of the month following the month in which the reclassification request was received by the Agency to the date the duties were removedAgency. Section 47. Any incumbent who has successfully performed for three (3) months the duties of the position reclassified shall be continued in the position. Section 8. Any employee reclassified downward will move into the new range at the step that is nearest the employee's current rate. The Agency Office of Human Resources employee's anniversary date shall notify an incumbent employee and remain the Union in writing sixty (60) days in advance of a downward reclassification of a position and the specific reasons for the actionsame. When an employee is reclassified downward, If the employee's rate of pay shall be that of is above the last salary rate earned highest step in the lower range, the employee shall receive no reduction in pay. Similarly, such employee shall not receive future salary range of the previous classification. It shall remain at that rate adjustments until a rate in the salary range of such time as the new classification exceeds it, at which time range encompasses the employee's salary will be adjusted to that rate and the salary review and eligibility date will be established one (1) year from that date provided salary. At this time, the employee is not at shall have a salary adjustment to the maximum of nearest step in the salary range to which range. The employee shall also be placed on the employee was reclassifiedLayoff List for the previously held classification.