Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 478 - RULES OF THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD
Department 478 – Rules of the State Personnel Board
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
📘 Overview:
The Georgia State Personnel Board (Department 478) governs the rules and policies for personnel administration in Georgia’s executive branch. These rules provide the framework for fair and consistent employment practices for state employees, managed through the Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration Division.
🧾 Key Areas Covered by Department 478:
1. Employment Policies and Procedures
Rules for recruitment, selection, and appointment of employees.
Merit-based hiring practices.
Equal employment opportunity compliance.
2. Classification and Compensation
Establishment and maintenance of job classification plans.
Pay grades, salary adjustments, and compensation structures.
Rules for salary administration and salary supplements.
3. Performance Management
Employee performance evaluations.
Performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions.
Dismissals, demotions, and appeals.
4. Leave and Benefits
Vacation, sick, parental, and other leave types.
Holiday schedules and compensatory time.
Policies regarding military leave, jury duty, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
5. Employee Relations and Grievances
Complaint resolution processes.
Disciplinary hearing procedures.
Appeal rights for adverse actions.
6. Workplace Conduct and Ethics
Code of conduct for state employees.
Policies on conflicts of interest and political activities.
Drug-free workplace rules.
7. Separations
Voluntary and involuntary separations.
Layoffs and reductions in force.
Retirement policies.
📝 Authority and Scope:
These rules apply to all employees in the classified service (often known as "merit system" employees) and sometimes guide unclassified service policies unless exempted by statute.
The rules have the force of law and are periodically updated by the State Personnel Board.
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