SB814 - Streamlining and simplifying state employee merit system

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The purpose of this bill is to streamline and simplify the processes within the classified service system; maintaining a merit system while creating efficiencies and flexibility. The bill empowers appointing authorities to make decisions regarding human capital management based on ethical and professional standards that inspire excellence with the Division of Personnel as a strategic business partner in developing policy and practices that make the State of West Virginia a model employer. The bill changes the quorum required for State Personnel Board meetings and defines the roles of the board and the Director of the Division of Personnel. The bill allows the director to establish pilot programs within state agencies to address specific recruitment and retention issues within a particular agency. The bill authorizes the director to approve classification and pay plans established by the division and those proposed by appointing authorities to address the specific needs of their agencies. The bill changes the number of days a job posting must be posted and clarifies the leave donation program. The bill establishes the Division of Personnel as a central clearinghouse pertaining to employment eligibility for positions in state service.