Common use of CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS Clause in Contracts

CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS. Section 1. The Employer shall notify the Union of intended classification studies. Section 2. The Union may recommend classification studies be conducted by the Labor Relations Unit, indicating the reasons for the need of such studies. The Labor Relations Unit shall reply, setting a preliminary date for completion of the study or explaining the reasons for a decision not to conduct such a study within ninety (90) days of receipt of the request. (a) Whenever a change in classification specifications or a new classification is proposed, it is agreed that the Labor Relations Unit shall submit the classification specification changes to the Union to provide it an opportunity to review and comment on the specifications. If the changes of the specifications substantially revise the specifications, the Parties shall negotiate the salary range for the newly revised specification. (b) When the Union requests a classification study, negotiations for salary ranges for new classifications shall commence no later than ninety (90) days following the Employer’s written notification to the Union of the finalization of the class specification. (c) Proposals for the salary rate and effective date for changes in classification specifications may be submitted throughout the term of this Agreement. If the Parties are able to reach agreement, the new classification will be implemented. Any classes on which salary is not agreed can be submitted with overall proposals for a successor Agreement. (See Letter of Agreement 80.00-09-181 in Appendix A.) ARTICLE 81--RECLASSIFICATION UPWARD, RECLASSIFICATION DOWNWARD, AND REALLOCATION Section 1. Reclassification must be based on findings that the purpose of the job is consistent with the concept of the proposed classification and that the class specification for the proposed classification more accurately depicts the overall assigned duties, authority, and responsibilities of the position. As used herein: ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ SEIU Local 503, OPEU/State of Oregon CBA

CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS. Section 1. The Employer shall notify the Union of intended classification studies. Section 2. The Union may recommend classification studies be conducted by the Labor Relations Unit, indicating the reasons for the need of such studies. The Labor Relations Unit shall reply, setting a preliminary date for completion of the study or explaining the reasons for a decision not to conduct such a study within ninety (90) days of receipt of the request. (a) Whenever a change in classification specifications or a new classification is proposed, it is agreed that the Labor Relations Unit shall submit the classification specification changes to the Union to provide it an opportunity to review and comment on the specifications. If the changes of the specifications substantially revise the specifications, the Parties shall negotiate the salary range for the newly revised specification. (b) When the Union requests a classification study, negotiations for salary ranges for new classifications shall commence no later than ninety (90) days following the Employer’s written notification to the Union of the finalization of the class specification. (c) Proposals for the salary rate and effective date for changes in classification specifications may be submitted throughout the term of this Agreement. If the Parties are able to reach agreement, the new classification will be implemented. Any classes on which salary is not agreed can be submitted with overall proposals for a successor Agreement. (See Letter of Agreement 80.00-09-181 in Appendix A.) ARTICLE 81--RECLASSIFICATION UPWARD, RECLASSIFICATION DOWNWARD, AND REALLOCATION Section 1. Reclassification must be based on findings that the purpose of the job is consistent with the concept of the proposed classification and that the class specification for the proposed classification more accurately depicts the overall assigned duties, authority, and responsibilities of the position. As used herein: ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ SEIU Local 503: (a) The purpose of the job shall be determined by the statement of purpose and assigned duties of the position description and other relevant evidence of duties assigned by the Agency; (b) The concept of the proposed classification shall be determined by the general description and distinguishing features of its class specification; and (c) The overall duties, OPEU/State authority and responsibilities of Oregon CBAthe position shall be determined by the position description and other relevant evidence of duties assigned by the Agency.

CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS. Section 1. The Employer shall notify the Union of intended classification studies. Section 2. The Union may recommend classification studies be conducted by the Labor Relations Unit, indicating the reasons for the need of such studies. The Labor Relations Unit shall reply, setting a preliminary date for completion of the study or explaining the reasons for a decision not to conduct such a study within ninety (90) days of receipt of the request. (a) Whenever a change in classification specifications or a new classification is proposed, it is agreed that the Labor Relations Unit shall submit the classification specification changes to the Union to provide it an opportunity to review and comment on the specifications. If the changes of the specifications substantially revise the specifications, the Parties shall negotiate the salary range for the newly revised specification. (b) When the Union requests a classification study, negotiations for salary ranges for new classifications shall commence no later than ninety (90) days following the Employer’s written notification to the Union of the finalization of the class specification. (c) Proposals for the salary rate and effective date for changes in classification specifications may be submitted throughout the term of this Agreement. If the Parties are able to reach agreement, the new classification will be implemented. Any classes on which salary is not agreed can be submitted with overall proposals for a successor Agreement. (See Letter of Agreement 80.00-09-181 in Appendix A.) ARTICLE 81--RECLASSIFICATION UPWARD, RECLASSIFICATION DOWNWARD, AND REALLOCATIONREALLOCATION For purposes of contract administration, see Letter of Agreement that affects employees who have Salary Eligibility Dates and who are not at the top step of their pay ranges. Section 1. Reclassification must be based on findings that the purpose of the job is consistent with the concept of the proposed classification and that the class specification for the proposed classification more accurately depicts the overall assigned duties, authority, and responsibilities of the position. As used herein: ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇ SEIU Local 503: (a) The purpose of the job shall be determined by the statement of purpose and assigned duties of the position description and other relevant evidence of duties assigned by the Agency; (b) The concept of the proposed classification shall be determined by the general description and distinguishing features of its class specification; and (c) The overall duties, OPEU/State authority and responsibilities of Oregon CBAthe position shall be determined by the position description and other relevant evidence of duties assigned by the Agency.