The bill amends Section 36-4-9 of the General Laws in Chapter 36-4, titled "Merit System," to establish a more inclusive classification plan for positions within the classified service. It mandates that the personnel administrator classify all positions based on their duties and responsibilities, ensuring that similar positions are grouped together for equitable pay schedules. The bill modifies the office of personnel administration (OPA) classification guide to desk audit analysis and class specification development, providing that while supervision of other employees can qualify an employee for a classification upgrade through the desk audit process, the lack of supervision shall not prevent an employee from receiving a classification upgrade if they meet all other requirements of the desk audit process. The act aims to enhance the classification process by ensuring that all qualified employees have the opportunity for advancement, regardless of their supervisory status. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
7217: 36-4-9