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 Human Resources Administration – Board Rules, Policy and Compliance
  The Human Resources Administration Division supports state government in operating within a framework of uniform personnel policies and practices. The Division provides expertise in state and federal regulatory compliance issues.

These services include: assistance in the development of agencies’ personnel policies; guidance on regulatory compliance issues such as FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and EEO, among others; and technical assistance in complying with State Personnel Board Rules covering classified and unclassified employees.
   
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Purpose of Rules & Regulations of the State Personnel Board
  The purpose of these rules is to implement and to give effect to the provisions of Article IV, Section III, Paragraph I of the State Constitution of 1982, the Merit System Act (Ga. Laws, 1975, p. 79, as amended), and O.C.G.A. section 45-20-1 in achieving the following objectives:

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To establish in the state a system of personnel administration based on employee merit;
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To attract, select, and retain the best employees without regard to political influences; and
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To foster the overall effectiveness and efficiency of state government.
   
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State Personnel Board Members
  The State Personnel Board is responsible for determining the appropriate statewide human resource management goals, ensuring that policies and rules are in place to effectuate such goals, and reviewing adverse personnel actions as the Board deems appropriate. Members of the State Personnel Board are appointed by the Governor for five-year terms.
 
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Meetings
  "The State Personnel Board Meetings" are generally scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month. If a meeting is cancelled, a “C” will be placed in the column for that month.

"The Employee Benefits Council Meetings" are generally scheduled to immediately precede the State Personnel Board Meeting. If a scheduled meeting is cancelled, a “C” will be placed in the column for that month.
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Meeting Minutes
   
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State Personnel Board Rules & Modifications
 
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State Personnel Board Rules (SPB)
    The Human Resources Administration Division of DOAS is responsible for administering the State Personnel Board Rules which are provided below for information purposes. For an official copy, please refer to the Rules provided by the Administrative Procedure Division of the Secretary of State. You may also view a reformatted user-friendly version of the State Personnel Board Rules with a Table of Contents by scrolling down on this page and clicking on the arrow next to "Rules of the State Personnel Board." This will expand to show a listing of the Rules. Please click on the icon next to a specific Board Rule to view it.
 
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State Personnel Board Rules Modifications
    SPB Rule Modifications are rules that are being considered for adoption by the State Personnel Board and not yet approved by the Board or signed into law by the Governor of Georgia. In accordance with SPB 478-1-.05 Policy Guidelines, the modifications are posted below.
TypeRule#TitleDateComment
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expand Employee Benefit Council Rules
Icon1Benefit Council Rules Table of Contents
Icon478-2-.02Organization. Amended
Icon478-2-.04Eligibility. Amended
Icon478-2-.06Changes in Benefit Options and Amounts. Amended
Icon478-2-.08Termination of Coverage. Amended
Icon478-2-.10Request for Plan Component Additions or Modifications
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Icon478-4-.01Definitions
Icon478-4-.03Organization
Icon478-4-.05Assessment and Certification
expand Repealed (478-3-.01 thru 478-3-.06)
Icon478-3-.01Repealed
Icon478-3-.03Repealed
Icon478-3-.05Repealed
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Icon1State Personnel Board Rules Table of Contents
Icon478-1-.02Terms and Definitions
Icon478-1-.04Employer - Employee Relations
Icon478-1-.06Recruiting Interviewing and Hiring
Icon478-1-.08Political Activity
Icon478-1-.10Classification Plan
Icon478-1-.12Salary
Icon478-1-.14Performance Management
Icon478-1-.16Absence from Work
Icon478-1-.18Veterans' Preference
Icon478-1-.20Employee Grievance Procedure
Icon478-1-.22Employee Suggestion Program
Icon478-1-.24Rules for Classified Employees
Icon478-1-.26Reserved
Icon478-1-.28Reserved
Icon478-1-.30Reserved
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IconPublic Notification of Rule ModificationSeptember 2012
Icon478-1-.01Organization of the BoardProposed 9/12
Icon478-1-.05Policy GuidelinesProposed 9/12
Icon478-1-.21Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace ProgramProposed 9/12
Icon478-1-.23Family and Medical LeaveProposed 9/12
Icon478-4-.01Medical and Physical Examination Program (MAPEP) RulesOctober 2012
   
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Statewide Overtime Policies
TypeTitleDescriptionDate
IconState OT PolicyThe State OT Policy provides the rules, regulations, and procedures governing working hours, the payment of overtime, and the granting of compensatory time.6/20/2012
IconAppendix 1 for OT PolicyAppendix 1 provides definitions and checklists to guide determining exemption status under the FLSA. 6/20/2012
IconAppendix 2 for OT PolicyAppendix 2 is an Employee Acknowledgement form regarding FLSA Compensatory Time.6/20/2012
IconAppendix 3 for OT PolicyAppendix 3 provides definitions and examples to guide determining qualifying work time for calculating compensation. 6/20/2012
IconAppendix 4 for OT Policy Appendix 4 is the Office of Planning and Budget form Request for Overtime Approval.6/20/2012
IconAppendix 5 for OT PolicyAppendix 5 provides a list of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and the Federal Register provisions governing the Fair Labor Standards Act. 6/20/2012
IconEmergency Overtime PolicyThe Emergency Overtime Policy provides the uniform practices applicable to employees affected by a Georgia gubernatorial declaration of emergency.6/20/2012
   
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Inclement Weather
  The Inclement Weather Policy prescribes uniform procedures for the closure of state offices and the treatment of employee absences from work during periods of inclement weather and other emergencies.
 
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Substance Abuse Testing Program
  The Human Resources Administration of DOAS assists in statewide substance abuse screening of applicants and State employees by acting as a liaison between the testing laboratory, the Medical Review Officer and State agencies, authorities and other entities. The program provides testing policies and procedures that meet the highest standards in testing and conform to federal and state laws and regulations.
 
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Medical & Physical Examination Program (MAPEP) Objective
  As defined by 1981 Opinion of the Attorney General Number 81-23, the legislative intent of O.C.G.A. 45-2-40 is:
  To insure that the prospective employee will be physically capable of carrying out the duties of his or her appointment;
  To protect the prospective employee from possible harmful effects associated with his employment, which may arise by virtue of a particular preexisting physical malady; and
  To protect the state from potential liability under workers' compensation laws for conditions arising after employment, but caused in whole or part by preexisting physical conditions.

Additionally, the MAPEP is designed to provide a consistent, job-related process for determining and applying the medical and physical standards of the state and to provide for administrative procedures that are straightforward, clear and minimal.
   
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MAPEP Resources
TypeTitleDescriptionDate
IconForm MS 10-500 Health Information ChecklistTo be filled out for all applicant/employees regardless of category and retained internally.6/20/2012
IconForm MS 10-59 Functional Requirements Worksheet Worksheet to assist HR in determining essential functions for a job.6/20/2012
IconMS 10-55 Letter to Examining PhysicianLetter sent to physicians requesting a medical exam on all Category 5 applicant/employees and others as needed.3/1/2013
IconMS 10-55A Letter to Reviewing PhysicianLetter sent to approved physician requesting a review of the medical forms.6/20/2012
IconComplete Manual for the MAPEP Rules and forms for the Medical and Physical Examination Program10/10/2012
IconForm MS 10-56 Medical FindingsForm sent to Examining Physician on all Category 5 applicant/employees.3/1/2013
IconForm MS 10-52 Medical History ReportTo be filled out for all applicant/employees in Category 5.3/1/2013
IconForm MS 10-57 Report to Employing AgencyForm the Reviewing Physician sends to the hiring agency regarding findings for each applicant/employee.6/20/2012
IconForm MAPEP-10-51-03 General Information (Previously Form MS-500)To be filled out for all positions regardless of category.3/2/2013
   
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Fitness-For-Duty Resources
TitleDescriptionDate
Cooper Institute
Cooper Institute
6/20/2012
The National Guideline ClearinghouseThe National Guideline Clearinghouse  6/20/2012
   
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Contact Information
TopicNameContact Information
Policy and ComplianceSherma Francis

Ph: 404-657-2186
Email: Sherma.Francis@doas.ga.gov

Director, Policy and Compliance
Reduction-In-ForceJohnnette Heard
Ph: 404- 463-7055
Email: Johnnette.Heard@doas.ga.gov
Substance Abuse Testing ProgramGail Stowers
Ph: 404-463-7060
Email: Gail.Stowers@doas.ga.gov
Substance Abuse Testing ProgramFelicia Lowe
Ph: 404-463-7057
Email: Felicia.Lowe@doas.ga.gov





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