A. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS

1. Any salary adjustment not specifically authorized by these regulations must demonstrate extraordinary justification and compelling need for such action.  Such request shall be submitted on a DPF-77 and shall include required evaluative comments and recommendation of the department head.

2. The following actions also require the approval of the Chair/Chief Executive Officer, Civil Service Commission and the Director, Office of Management and Budget:

   a.   Hiring above the authorized hiring rate for a title
   b.   Compensation for serving in a higher capacity than an employee’s current title
   c.   Negative salary adjustment