Career Service Review Office, Administration

Rule R137-1

Grievance Procedure Rules

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35083
Filed: 07/18/2011 10:34:36 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Section 67-19a-203 grants the Career Service Review Office rulemaking authority to carry out the statutory provisions of the state's grievance and appeal procedures.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received over the last five years.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The rule subject to this review is essential to carry out the legislative intent of the state grievance and appeal procedures codified at Title 67, Chapter 19a. The grievance process is functioning well and state employees, as well as management expect it to continue. This rule is necessary to assure that the process continues to address employee grievances in a fair and judicious manner, and therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Robert Thompson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3047, by FAX at 801-538-3139, or by Internet E-mail at bthompson@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Robert Thompson, Administrator

Effective:

07/18/2011