Illinois Civil Service Commission met March 16
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL AND CONFIRMATION OF A QUORUM
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR OPEN MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Will The Commission Approve The Minutes Of The Regular Open Meeting Held February 16, 2023?
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT
Members Of The Public Are Offered An Opportunity To Address Members Of The Commission In Accordance With The Open Meetings Act And Rules Of The Civil Service Commission.
V. EXEMPTIONS UNDER SECTION 4d(3) OF THE PERSONNEL CODE A. Governing Rule – Section 1.142 Jurisdiction B Exemptions
a) The Civil Service Commission shall exercise its judgment when determining whether a position qualifies for exemption from Jurisdiction B under Section 4d(3) of the Personnel Code. The Commission will consider any or all of the following factors inherent in the position and any other factors deemed relevant to the request for exemption:
1) The amount and scope of principal policy making authority;
2) The amount and scope of principal policy administering authority;
3) The amount of independent authority to represent the agency, board or commission to individuals, legislators, organizations or other agencies relative to programmatic responsibilities;
4) The capability to bind the agency, board or commission to a course of action;
5) The nature of the program for which the position has principal policy responsibility;
6) The placement of the position on the organizational chart of the agency, board or commission;
7) The mission, size and geographical scope of the organizational entity or program within the agency, board or commission to which the position is allocated or detailed.
b) The Commission may, upon its own action after 30 days’ notice to the Director of Central Management Services or upon the recommendation of the Director of the Department of Central Management Services, rescind the exemption of any position that no longer meets the requirements for exemption set forth in subsection (a). However, rescission of an exemption shall be approved after the Commission has determined that an adequate level of managerial control exists in exempt status that will insure responsive and accountable administrative control of the programs of the agency, board or commission.
c) For all positions currently exempt by action of the Commission, the Director of Central Management Services shall inform the Commission promptly in writing of all changes in essential functions, reporting structure, working title, work location, position title, position number or specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, licensure or certification.
d) Prior to granting an exemption from Jurisdiction B under Section 4d(3) of the Personnel Code, the Commission will notify the incumbent of the position, if any, of its proposed action. The incumbent may appear at the Commission meeting at which action is to be taken and present objections to the exemption request.
(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 3485, effective March 3, 2010)
B. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
| Position Number | 40070-42-00-020-01-01 |
| Functional Title | Chief of Business Attraction and Development |
| Incumbent | Vacant |
| Supervisor | Director |
| Location | Cook County |
C1. Illinois Emergency Management Agency
| Position Number | 40070-50-17-140-00-01 |
| Functional Title | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Incumbent | Vacant |
| Supervisor | Chief of Staff, who reports to the Director |
| Location | Sangamon County |
C2. Illinois Emergency Management Agency
| Position Number | 40070-50-17-300-00-01 |
| Functional Title | Deputy Director of Homeland Security |
| Incumbent | Vacant |
| Supervisor | Director |
| Location | Cook County |
B: Chief of Business Attraction and Development (CEO)
C1: Chief Human Resources Officer (IEMA)
C2: Deputy Director of Homeland Security (IEMA)
D. Proposed Rescission in accordance with Section 1.142(b) of the Rules of the Civil Service Commission
Section 1.142(b) provides that the Commission may rescind the exemption of positions that no longer meet the requirements for exemption upon the recommendation of the Director of Central Management Services. The determination of rescission of Section 4d(3) exemptions rests with Civil Service Commission. Section 1.142(b) of the Commission Rules provides that rescission of an exemption shall be approved after the Commission has determined that an adequate level of managerial control exists in exempt status that will ensure responsive and accountable administrative control of the programs of the agency.
| Item | Agency | Position # | Functional Title | Incumbent |
| D | EMA | 40070-50-17-330-00-01 | Critical Infrastructure
Coordinator | Vacant |
D. Critical Infrastructure Coordinator (IEMA)
VI. CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
A. Governing Rule – Section 1.45 Classification Plan
The Commission will review the class specifications requiring Commission approval under the Classification Plan and will approve those that meet the requirements of the Personnel Code and Personnel Rules and conform to the following accepted principles of position classification:
a) The specifications are descriptive of the work being done or that will be done;
b) Identifiable differentials are set forth among classes that are sufficiently significant to permit the assignment of individual positions to the appropriate class;
c) Reasonable career promotional opportunities are provided;
d) The specifications provide a reasonable and valid basis for selection screening by merit examinations;
e) All requirements of the positions are consistent with classes similar in difficulty, complexity and nature of work; and
f) The relation of the class specifications to any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
B. Home Care Ombudsman Representative (Create)
CMS CLASSIFICATION ANALYSIS: The Illinois Department on Aging requested creation of a new class dedicated to providing advocacy services for participants of its Home Care Ombudsman Program (HCOP), which includes eligible, qualifying adults age 60 and above, or persons with disabilities age 18 – 59, throughout the state. Incumbents will protect the rights of individuals who live in the community and receive services to help them stay in their homes, advocating on their behalf by working to resolve Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and Medicare Medicaid Alignment Initiative (MMAI) complaints, responding to inquiries, providing assistance in appealing adverse decisions, and conducting outreach activities to foster goodwill and cooperative relationships with various organizations while expanding public awareness of the program. Currently, contracted employees perform the duties of the proposed class, but the agency is ending that practice and will recruit and hire qualified candidates to allocated positions upon approval of the class.
Will The Commission Approve The Creation And Revision Of The Following Class Title To Be Effective On April 1, 2023?
B. Home Care Ombudsman Representative (create)
Will The Commission Disapprove Any Class Specifications Received By The Commission Staff But Not Included In This Agenda To Allow Adequate Study?
VII. PERSONNEL RULES
A. Civil Service Commission Governing Rule – Section 1.310 Personnel Rules
The Commission has power to disapprove new rules or amendments to existing rules submitted by the Director of Central Management Services. Such proposed new rules or amendments of existing rules submitted to the Commission shall be accompanied by a report of proceedings attending the prior public hearing required by law with respect to them. If the Commission does not disapprove new rules or any amendment to existing rules within 30 days following the receipt from the Director of Central Management Services, the new rules or amendments have the force and effect of law after filing by the Director with the Secretary of State.
B. None Submitted
Will The Commission Disapprove Any Amendments To Personnel Rules Received By The Commission Staff But Not Included In This Agenda To Allow Adequate Study?
VIII. MOTION TO CLOSE A PORTION OF THE MEETING
Pursuant To Subsections 2(C)(1), 2(C)(4), And 2(C)(11) Of The Open Meetings Act, Will The Commission Close A Portion Of The Meeting To Consider Appeals Filed With The Commission, Litigation, And/Or Specified Employment Matters?
IX. RECONVENE THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
X. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE CLOSED PORTION OF THE REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Will The Commission Approve The Minutes Of The Closed Portion Of The Regular Meeting Held February 16, 2023?
XI. PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED DECISION RESULTING FROM APPEAL DA-14-23
| Employee | Takeyla Irby | Appeal Date | 09/02/2022 |
| Agency | Department of Human Services | Decision Date | 03/03/2023 |
| Appeal Type | Discharge | Proposal for
Decision | Discharge reduced to a 30- day suspension |
| ALJ | Andrew Barris |
DA-27-23
| Employee | Mercedes Martinez | Appeal Date | 11/16/2022 |
| Agency | Department of Human Services | Decision Date | 03/03/2023 |
| Appeal Type | Discharge | Proposal for
Decision | Discharge reduced to a 15- day suspension |
| ALJ | Andrew Barris |
S-28-23
| Employee | Vincent Fulton | Appeal Date | 11/30/2022 |
| Agency | Department of Human Services | Decision Date | 03/03/2023 |
| Appeal Type | Suspension | Proposal for
Decision | Reduced to 1-day suspension |
| ALJ | Thomas Klein |
XII. APPEAL TERMINATED WITHOUT DECISION ON THE MERITS DA-30-23
| Employee | Michael T. Canning | Appeal Date | 12/28/2022 |
| Agency | Department of Human Services | Decision Date | 03/03/2023 |
| Appeal Type | Discharge | Proposal for
Decision | Dismissed; withdrawn |
| ALJ | Thomas Klein |
DA-37-23
| Employee | Margo Watson | Appeal Date | 02/06/2023 |
| Agency | Department of Health and Family Services | Decision Date | 03/06/2023 |
| Appeal Type | Discharge | Proposal for
Decision | Dismissed; withdrawn |
| ALJ | Thomas Klein |
XIII. STAFF REPORT
XIV. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT REGULAR OPEN MEETING
The next regular open meeting is to be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in the Springfield office of the Commission.
XV. MOTION TO ADJOURN
https://icsc.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/icsc/documents/2023/3-16-23%20Regular%20Meeting%20Agenda.pdf
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