SB 2228

Abstract

Amends the Department of Central Management Services Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Makes changes concerning the hiring process for employees with a disability. Amends the Personnel Code. Makes changes concerning the procedures for extending jurisdictions to positions not initially covered by the Act. Makes changes concerning positions that are exempt from jurisdictions. Provides that the Department of Central Management Services shall adopt rules for positions and employees subject to the Act (currently, the Director shall prepare and submit proposed rules to the Civil Service Commission). Makes changes concerning testing and eligibility lists. Effective immediately. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 20 ILCS 415/8 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that vacant positions shall be posted on the Department's website in such a way that potential job candidates can easily identify and apply for job openings and know what county the vacancy is located in. Provides that vacant positions shall be updated at least weekly. Provides that whenever a position experiences a vacancy rate of 10% or greater, that position shall be posted until the vacancy rate falls below 10%. Defines "assessment". Specifies that, for positions not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the Director of Central Management Services may establish rules containing additional factors for determining whether internal movement constitutes a promotion. Provides that for an emergency appointment that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of employees or residents of the State exist, appointments shall not exceed 90 days. Provides that the Director of Central Management Services shall establish policies to increase the flexibility of the State work force. Provides that when a vacancy rate of 10% or higher occurs for a given position, the Department shall review the educational and other requirements for that position to determine if modifications need to be made. Provides that the Civil Service Commission shall disapprove original rules or any part thereof within 45 days (previously 90). Provides that the Commission's review of original rules or amendments may run concurrently with review conducted by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts provisions of the engrossed bill with changes. Provides that the Department of Central Management Services shall make available, on its website or the equivalent, information regarding all exempt positions in State service and information showing the number of employees who are exempt and non-exempt from merit selection in each department. Restores a provision concerning the definition of flexible hours position for departments or agencies subject to Jurisdiction C. Restores provisions concerning goals for flexible hour positions in departments and agencies. Makes other technical changes.