SOP 104.25-att-1: Acknowledgement for Classified Employees Changing to an Unclassified Position

Division:
Administrative & Finance
Effective Date:
February 23, 2018
Reference Code:
IVO05-0002
Topic Area:
Human Resources - Position Changes, Relocations, Suspensions, Demotions, Terminations
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Length:
163 words

Summary

This is an acknowledgment form that classified GDC employees must sign when transitioning to an unclassified position. The form ensures employees understand they are waiving certain procedural rights previously afforded under classified status (O.C.G.A. 45-20-8 and 45-20-9) and acknowledges that the Department reserves the right to modify employment terms and conditions for unclassified employees as needed for operational efficiency.

Key Topics

  • classified service
  • unclassified position
  • employee transition
  • procedural rights
  • employment classification
  • position change
  • acknowledgement form
  • classified employee
  • OCGA 45-20-8
  • OCGA 45-20-9
  • employment terms and conditions

Full Text

SOP 104.25
Attachment 1

2/23/18

# ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES CHANGING TO AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION

I understand that while occupying a classified position, I am entitled to certain procedural rights set
forth in O.C.G.A. 45-20-8 and 45-20-9. I understand that an employee who occupies a classified
position prior to July 1, 1996 shall remain in the classified service so long as such employee
occupies a classified position or as otherwise provided by law.

I hereby acknowledge that I have accepted a position with the Georgia Department of Corrections
that is not included in the classified service. I understand that, in this unclassified position, the
Department reserves and retains the right to make changes in the terms and conditions of my
employment as an unclassified employee as deemed necessary or appropriate, to ensure the
effective and efficient operation of the Department and its public mission.

Name (print): ___________________________________________________________________

Employee ID Number: ____________________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________________________________

Location/Facility: _______________________________________________________________

Record Retention: Permanent retention in the official and local HR files.

Attachments (2)

  1. Acknowledgement for Classified Employees Changing to an Unclassified Position (163 words)
  2. Acknowledgement of Provisions Governing Interdepartmental Transfer of Classified Employees (234 words)
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