Common use of Classification Decisions Clause in Contracts

Classification Decisions. Classification decisions by the Board shall be by the consensus of the members. When the Board reaches a decision, it will be communicated to the supervisor and the staff member. If the application is denied, the decision, along with a brief rationale, must be in writing. If the Board is unable to reach a consensus, the review request with a statement of the issues will be forwarded to the Human Resources Librarian. Based on an analysis of the forwarded materials and any other relevant data, the Human Resources Librarian, in collaboration with the University's Director of Compensation or designee, will issue a decision within ten (10) working days of notification from the Board. Appeal of the decision of the Human Resources Librarian and the University's Director of Compensation or designee may be made by either the staff member, Union, or supervisor. The appeal will be made to the Director of Labor Relations or designee who may consult with relevant parties before making a decision. The Director of Labor Relations or designee must respond to the appeal in writing within five (5) working days of the hearing unless there is an agreed upon extension. Failure to respond in a timely manner will move the appeal decision to the final level of the appeal process. The petitioner may request a final appeal of the Director of Labor Relations or designee decision. This request must be made within ten (10) working days of receiving the response. An independent consultant who is expert in compensation and classification, and who is mutually agreed upon by the University and the Union, will review the classification request and all relevant materials. The consultant will consider each case appealed to him/her on its individual merit, and any determination by the consultant will not be applicable to other employees. The consultant will conduct hearings in an expeditious manner, and will submit findings and a binding decision to the parties within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing date, or within any agreed upon extension period. Classification of Vacated Positions Once vacated, a position may be reclassified with notification to the Board. The Human Resources Librarian will review all vacated positions with supervisors prior to posting, and will notify the Classification Review Board when the new position description form is completed. When the position is filled, if the new incumbent believes the duties are those of a different classification, the incumbent may follow the classification review procedures as outlined in this Article.