Section 1.45  Classification Plan

The Commission will review the class specifications requiring Commission approval under the Classification Plan and will approve those which meet the requirements of the Personnel Code and Personnel Rules and conform to the following currently accepted principles of position classification:

a)         The specifications are descriptive of the work being done or which will be done;

b)         Identifiable differentials are set forth among classes which are sufficiently significant to permit the assignment of individual positions to the appropriate class;

c)         Reasonable career promotional appointments 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.

(Source:  Section 1.45 renumbered from Section 1.320 and amended at 19 Ill. Reg. 12451, effective August 21, 1995)