Wash. Admin. Code § 357-04-070 - What are the powers and duties of the director?

(1) The director is appointed by the governor under the provisions of chapter 43, Laws of 2011.

(2) The director may delegate to any general government agency the authority to perform administrative and technical personnel activities if the general government agency requests such authority and the director is satisfied that the general government agency has the personnel management capabilities to effectively delegate activities.

(3) The director shall prescribe standards and guidelines for the performance of delegated activities.

(4) The director is responsible for:

(a) Adopting rules consistent with the purposes and provisions of the state civil service law and the best standards of personnel administration.

(b) Auditing and reviewing the personnel administration and management at each agency, institution of higher education, and related higher education board periodically and at other such times as may be necessary.

(c) Adopting and revising as necessary a comprehensive classification plan for all positions in the classified service. In adopting the revisions, the director must comply with RCW 41.06.152, chapter 43, Laws of 2011, and chapter 43.88 RCW.

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Wash. Admin. Code § 357-04-070

Statutory Authority: Chapter 41.06 RCW. 11-23-054, § 357-04-070, filed 11/10/11, effective 12/13/11; 05-01-203, § 357-04-070, filed 12/21/04, effective 7/1/05.