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 Commissioner, Department of Personnel and the Director, Division of Budget and Accounting:
   1. Hiring above the authorized hiring rate for a title
   2. Compensation for serving in a higher capacity than an employee's current title
   3. Negative salary adjustment