The bill amends Section 36-4-9 of the General Laws in Chapter 36-4, titled "Merit System," to update the classification plan for positions within the classified service. It mandates that the personnel administrator, after consultation with appointing authorities, classify all positions based on their duties and responsibilities. The classification plan will ensure that similar positions are grouped together for equitable pay schedules and will include appropriate titles and specify the qualifications required for each class of position, applicable across all state departments, commissions, and institutions.

Additionally, the bill modifies the office of personnel administration's classification guide by removing the requirement that supervision of other employees is necessary for classification upgrades through the desk audit process. This change aims to broaden the criteria for position upgrades, allowing for a more inclusive evaluation of qualifications beyond supervisory roles. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
2171: 36-4-9