subchapter 01K – personnel training

 

section .0100 – general provisions

 

25 ncac 01k .0101         authority

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1979;

Repealed Eff. November 1, 1988.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0102         ORGANIZATION

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Repealed Eff. December 1, 1978.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0103         POLICY ON TRAINING OF STATE EMPLOYEES

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Repealed Eff. January 1, 1979.

 

25 ncac 01k .0104         STATE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT POLICY

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina to provide training and development for its employees designed to:

(1)           improve productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of government service by enhancement of employee performance;

(2)           help employees develop competencies so that they might become better qualified to perform the duties of their present jobs and advance to more responsible positions; and

(3)           develop managers and supervisors capable of designing and implementing effective systems for the accomplishment of each state agency's goals. 

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. January 1, 1979;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0105         CENTERS OF RESPONSIBILITY

(a)  Adequate training and development of state employees shall be accomplished through the combined efforts of employees, supervisors on the job, departmental management, and the Office of State Human Resources in cooperation with the state's institutions of higher education.

(b)  Human resource development programs shall recognize the following roles:

(1)           Employees.  State employees at all levels ultimately retain an obligation to advance their own careers by pursuing appropriate opportunities for development and education.

(2)           Managers and Supervisors.  Managers and supervisors have the initial responsibility for ensuring access to job-related training and development for their employees.  In fulfilling this responsibility, managers and supervisors shall identify the individual training needs of their employees and work with employees to prepare and effect plans for their development.

(3)           State Agencies.  State agencies are responsible for planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating training for employees consistent with organizational needs and state policy.  In addition, each agency shall work closely with other agencies and the Office of State Human Resources to promote the use of interagency training programs and resources wherever possible.

(4)           Office of State Human Resources.  The Office of State Human Resources shall be responsible for statewide planning, coordination and review of human resource development programs, as well as for direct delivery of some specified interagency training

(5)           State Universities, the Community College System, and Public Instruction.  The Office of State Human Resources and state agencies are responsible for utilizing the state's universities, Community College System, and public instruction to the fullest degree possible in securing professional, management, and vocational education to meet their human resource development needs.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. January 1, 1979;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0106         COST OF TRAINING

(a)  If training is specifically required by an agency, full costs of salary, tuition, travel, and subsistence shall be borne by the agency.

(b)  Education deemed beneficial to both the employee and the agency may be eligible for the state's Academic Assistance Program (25 NCAC 01K .0300).

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. January 1, 1979;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

SECTION .0200 – learning and development center

 

25 NCAC 01K .0201         ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TRAINING CENTER

25 NCAC 01K .0202         LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION

25 NCAC 01K .0203         STAFF ORGANIZATION

25 NCAC 01K .0204         PROGRAMS

25 NCAC 01K .0205         PRODUCTIONS

25 NCAC 01K .0206         USE OF FACILITIES

25 NCAC 01K .0207         FEES

25 NCAC 01K .0208         ORIENTATION FOR NEW STATE EMPLOYEES

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4; 150A-10;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Repealed Eff. January 1, 1979.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0209         OFFICE OF STATE Human Resources learning and organizational development Team PURPOSE

The Office of State Human Resources Learning and Organizational Development Team shall provide policy direction, programs, and supportive services to assist in improving the performance of state agencies and employees.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. January 1, 1979;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0210         OFFICE OF STATE Human Resources learning and organizational development team OBJECTIVES

The Office of State Human Resources Learning and Organizational Development Team shall:

(1)           recommend policy and procedures to the State Human Resources Commission concerning the state's system of human resource development, educational leave, academic assistance, and the use of non-state resources for training;

(2)           plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate effectiveness of state government human resource development in cooperation with agencies, state universities, and the Community College System;

(3)           provide programs and services that most cost-effectively enhance organizational and individual performance when operated at the central level in state government.  These programs and services include organizational improvement consultation, management and supervisory development, and clerical office skills training as well as human resource management and professional development initiatives.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. January 1, 1979;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0211         PROGRAMS

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. January 1, 1979;

Repealed Eff. March 1, 2005.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0212         OFFICE OF STATE Human Resources Learning and development FACILITIES

The North Carolina State Learning and Development Center's facilities at 101 West Peace Street in Raleigh shall be provided for use on a reservation basis by all state agencies from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.  Room fees, based upon maximum occupancy, shall be charged to defray facility operation costs, including parking and use of available and reserved audiovisual equipment.  Daily room fees are as follows:  Mountain Room – twenty dollars ($20.00); Coastal Room – twenty dollars ($20.00); Piedmont Room – thirty dollars ($30.00); Commission Room – fifty dollars ($50.00).  Rooms may be rented for up to four hours or any fraction of four hours for one-half the daily fee.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. January 1, 1979;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2005, January 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0213         FEES

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. January 1, 1979;

Repealed Eff. March 1, 1989 in accordance with G.S. 150B‑59(c).

 

25 NCAC 01K .0214         LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4; 150A‑10;

Eff. January 1, 1979;

Repealed Eff. March 1, 2005.

 

SECTION .0300 ‑ Academic ASSISTANCE

 

25 NCAC 01K .0301         PURPOSE

25 NCAC 01K .0302         ELIGIBILITY

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1979; June 1, 1977; March 1, 1977;

Repealed Eff. September 1, 1989.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0303         APPROVED COURSES

25 NCAC 01K .0304         APPROVED HOURS

25 NCAC 01K .0305         TRAVEL

25 NCAC 01K .0306         TUITION ASSISTANCE

25 NCAC 01K .0307         APPLICATION PROCEDURES

25 NCAC 01K .0308         TAX STATUS

25 NCAC 01K .0309         ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY

25 NCAC 01K .0310         EXTENDED EDUCATIONAL LEAVE

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. January 1, 1979;

Amended Eff. August 1, 1979;

Repealed Eff. September 1, 1989.

 

25 ncac 01k .0311         PURPOSE

The academic assistance program shall provide reimbursement of academic costs if funds are available at the agency/university level, and time off the job with pay if the course is available only during working hours.  If funds are not available to provide reimbursement, the agency may choose to give only time off.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff January 1, 2004;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 ncac 01k .0312         ELIGIBILITY

(a)  Full‑time or part‑time employees who have a permanent appointment shall be eligible for the Academic Assistance Program.  Trainees may be determined as eligible by management after satisfactory performance for a period of not less than three months.

(b)  Eligible Sources.  Academic courses/degrees from accredited community colleges, colleges, universities via traditional classroom, video-based, distance learning, web-based, e-learning and certain correspondence courses shall be eligible for approval.  Accreditation must be via an accrediting agency authorized by the US Department of Education or the American Council on Education/CREDIT.

(c)  Academic courses which are audited shall be eligible for academic assistance; however, an employee may be reimbursed for the same course or course equivalent only once. 

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2003; August 1, 1995;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0313         APPROVED COURSES

Management, when making the determination whether to provide assistance to take a specific course, must determine that it is beneficial to both the agency/university and the employee's knowledge, skills and abilities to fulfill current and potential job duties.  Academic assistance shall not be approved for courses where management has determined that neither the course, nor the degree is of benefit to the agency/university. 

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2003;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 ncac 01k .0314         academic LEAVE

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2004;

Expired Eff. November 1, 2016 pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A.

 

25 ncac 01k .0315         THESIS/DISSERTATION RESEARCH COURSES

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Repealed Eff. December 1, 2003.

 

25 NCAC 01k .0316         ACADEMIC COSTS

Academic costs are defined as charges assessed by an eligible source to every person enrolling for the course.  Academic costs include tuition, fees and required, itemized course/lab fees.  Agencies/universities may reimburse academic costs in accordance with these Rules and published in the State Human Resources Manual.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2003;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 ncac 01k .0317         REIMBURSEMENT OF ACADEMIC COSTS

Agencies/universities may reimburse all academic costs as specified in 25 NCAC 01K .0316, or reimburse only tuition and other academic related fees, but shall not reimburse for fees that are unrelated to registering for a course or a degree program, such as dorm, student union construction, athletic fees, etc.  Agencies may also, with a bona fide business justification, reduce the amount of reimbursement per employee to a set amount less than the tuition and fees and limit the number of courses for which any one employee may be reimbursed in an academic term.  Agencies/universities choosing to reimburse an amount less than the academic costs specified in 25 NCAC 01K .0316 shall make this information available to all employees at the beginning of the fiscal year and apply this limitation to all employees requesting academic assistance in that fiscal year.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2004;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 ncac 01k .0318         TAX STATUS

25 ncac 01k .0319         APPLICATION PROCEDURES

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. December 1, 1995;

Repealed Eff. December 1, 2003.

 

25 ncac 01k .0320         EXCEPTIONAL SITUATIONS

Courses taken at agency/university request shall be approved by the agency head (at Departmental/University level), or his/her designee.  Courses taken under 25 NCAC 01K .0322 Extended Academic Leave shall be approved by the Office of State Human Resources.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2003;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 ncac 01k .0321         COURSES TAKEN AT AGENCY/UNIVERSITY REQUEST

(a)  Because of specific high priority skill needs of the agency/university, employees may be requested by management to take specific courses or degree programs.  Under these circumstances, all limitations under the provisions of this policy are waived, except requirements for withholding taxes and FICA. 

(b)  If courses taken at agency request exceed the credit hour per fiscal year limits of the academic assistance program, then the situation shall be administered under 25 NCAC 01K .0322 Extended Academic Leave.  Courses specified as part of an employee's improvement/development plan are not considered to be at agency request unless approved by the agency/university head or designee.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2003;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 ncac 01k .0322         EXTENDED ACADEMIC LEAVE

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2003;

Expired Eff. November 1, 2016 pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0323         CERTIFICATION/LICENSING

Incumbent employees who meet minimum educational and experience requirements and for whom certification/licensing is mandated after employment or is a policy requirement of the employing agency and approved by the agency/university head or their designee are eligible for academic assistance.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2003;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 ncac 01k .0324         ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITY

(a)  The Office of State Human Resources is responsible for the interpretation of this Rule, and approval of agency policy and procedures, and all subsequent agency revisions.

(b)  Each state agency or university is delegated responsibility for, and authority to, administer the program within the provisions of this Rule.  This includes retaining on a fiscal year basis records of academic assistance activity and reporting such information annually to the Office of State Human Resources.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. September 1, 1989;

Amended Eff. December 1, 2003;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

SECTION .0400 ‑ USE OF NON‑STATE GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING SOURCES

 

25 NCAC 01K .0401         POLICY STATEMENT

State agencies may enter into agreements or contracts for education and training through non‑state sources in accordance with the procedures stated in Regulations .0402 and .0404 of this Section.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4(10); N.C.G.S. c. 143, Article 3C;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1979;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0402         DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR TRAINING

Before utilizing non-state sources for training and development activities, an agency must determine that:

(1)           agency employees currently lack the requisite competencies to meet the specified performance need.

(2)           education and training is not available within North Carolina state government to meet the agency's need(s); Education and training is not available when:

(a)           existing programs in state government will not meet the need;

(b)           new programs cannot be cost-effectively established to meet the need;

(c)           inquiry has failed to disclose available, cost-effective programs in other state agencies, the Office of State Human Resources, public education, higher education institutions, or elsewhere in state government.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005; January 1, 1979;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0403         SELECTION OF NON-GOVERNMENT SOURCES

When there is a choice between outside training sources, the agency shall consider the following factors:

(1)           demonstrated effectiveness in similar situations in delivering the particular training;

(2)           accessibility of the training  source due to geographic proximity and technological capability;

(3)           availability of training at the particular time or place it is needed;

(4)           comparative cost as determined by the Division of Purchase and Contract Rules;

(5)           practicality of  necessary administrative arrangements;

(6)           significance of the training source's accreditation; and

(7)           unique advantages that might result from arrangements with one of several equally acceptable available source.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005; January 1, 1979;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0404         PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF NON‑STATE SOURCES

Consistent with 01 NCAC 05B .0301, should any state agency have a human resource development need that cannot be met by resources within state government, a justification memorandum from the purchasing agency to the State Purchase and Contract must document:

(1)           an explanation of how the achievement of the identified human resource development objectives contribute to the goals, and

(2)           that no state government institution or agency can cost-effectively meet the educational or training need in a timely manner.  This memo shall include a list of the agencies contacted and the responses of each agency.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4; 143‑64.20; 143‑64.24;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005; January 1, 1979;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

SECTION .0500 ‑ APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

 

25 NCAC 01K .0501         POLICY STATEMENT

It is a policy of the State of North Carolina, to promote and encourage the establishment, maintenance and growth of apprenticeship programs to help meet the workforce needs of state government.  All such programs shall be administered through and in accordance with policy and standards established by the N.C. Department of Labor in cooperation with the employing agency.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. January 1, 1978;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0502         APPOINTMENT PROVISIONS

All persons entering an apprenticeship program supported by funding from positions subject to the State Human Resources Act shall receive a regular trainee appointment, and shall receive the same employment benefits as other SHRA employees with trainee appointments.  Upon successful completion of an apprenticeship program, an apprentice who enters regular state employment shall receive a permanent appointment.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. January 1, 1978;

Amended Eff. November 1, 1990; January 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

SECTION .0600 ‑ WORK PLANNING/PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 

 

25 NCAC 01K .0601         PURPOSE AND COMMITMENT

25 NCAC 01K .0602         WORKING PRINCIPLES

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. May 1, 1978;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1979;

Repealed Eff. April 1, 1983.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0603         POLICY

25 NCAC 01K .0604         GOALS

25 NCAC 01K .0605         COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM

25 NCAC 01K .0606         DOCUMENTATION

25 NCAC 01K .0607         RELATIONSHIP OF WORK PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW

25 NCAC 01K .0608         PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY: MONITORING/ASSESSMENT/IMPROVEMENT

25 NCAC 01K .0609         RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICE OF STATE PERSONNEL

25 NCAC 01K .0610         RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPARTMENTS: AGENCIES: INSTITUTIONS

25 NCAC 01K .0611         RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGERS AND SUPERVISOR

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 121‑5(b), (c); 126‑4;

Eff. April 1, 1983;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1989;

Repealed Eff. January 1, 1990.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0612         INTERIM PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT RULES

From the effective date of this Rule through December 31, 1989, the rules in this Section shall govern performance management, in both the appraisal and compensation areas.  Effective January 1, 1990, the Performance Management System in all its phases shall be governed by 25 NCAC, Subchapter 1O, Performance Management System.

 

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Rule Eff. August 24, 1989 for a period of 180 days to expire on February 20, 1990;

Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. January 1, 1990.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0613         FISCAL YEAR 1989/90 PERFORMANCE PAY FUNDS

Funds allocated to provide performance‑based pay increases effective July 1, 1989 will not be released to any agency prior to January 1, 1990.  On January 1, 1990, funds will be released to agencies determined to be in compliance with the work plan/performance review rules in effect prior to January 1, 1990.  Funds for fiscal year 1990/91 will be released on and after July 1, 1990 to agencies determined to be in compliance with rules in effect on and after January 1, 1990.

 

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Rule Eff. August 24, 1989 for a period of 180 days to expire on February 20, 1990;

Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. January 1, 1990.

 

SECTION .0700 – north carolina certified PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM

 

25 NCAC 01K .0701         north carolina certified public manager PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

(a)   The State of North Carolina shall provide competency-based training for mid-level managers through the North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program.

(b)  The North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program is a joint effort of North Carolina State Government and The University of North Carolina System.  The program shall be based in and administered by the Office of State Human Resources.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. February 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005; December 1, 1995;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0702         north carolina certified public manager program PURPOSE

(a)  The North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program shall provide participants with practical training that will increase their managerial performance in public sector organizations.  The ultimate goal is to impact the efficiency and productivity of state government operations.

(b)  The focus of the program shall be upon middle managers employed in various state agencies.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005; December 1, 1995;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0703         NORTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program shall be conducted in full compliance with the curriculum requirements and program accreditation standards specified by the National Certified Public Manager Program Consortium.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005; December 1, 1995; December 1, 1984;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0704         PROGRAM CURRICULUM

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1982;

Repealed Eff. December 1, 1995.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0705         NORTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

(a)  The North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program Director shall design and implement a process that allows each agency an equitable opportunity to participate in the North Carolina Public Manager Program. Agency management shall be responsible for initial selection and recommendation of applicants; the Office of State Human Resources shall approve participation for those applicants who meet prerequisite requirements.

(b)  The employing agency and the North Carolina Public Manager Program Director shall keep the following records of each participant in the employee's personnel file:  the completed application form, agency approval, and program accomplishments.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. February 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005; December 1, 1995; January 1, 1989;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0706         CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF NORTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM

A certificate of completion shall be awarded to participants of the North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program upon completion of the program.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0707         PRINCIPLES RELEVANT TO CURRICULUM DESIGN

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1982;

Repealed Eff. December 1, 1995.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0708         FUNDING FOR north carolina certified public manager PROGRAM

Unless fully funded by the General Assembly, funds for the operation of the North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program shall be derived from fees charged to agencies with approved participants.  Fees shall be based on actual costs of development, instruction, materials and administration.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. March 1, 2005; December 1, 1995; December 1, 1984;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0709         FEE SCHEDULE

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. February 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. December 1, 1984;

Repealed Eff. March 1, 1989 in accordance with G.S. 150B‑59(c).

 

SECTION .0800 – MENTORING PROGRAM

 

25 NCAC 01K .0801         MENTORING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

(a)  The State of North Carolina shall provide mentorship programs for state employees.  Each state agency may elect to establish a Mentoring Program.

(b)  The program shall be based in the Office of State Human Resources with each agency being responsible for the establishment and management of a mentoring program to meet its organizational needs.

(c)  If the agency elects to establish a Mentoring Program, a copy of the agency's Mentoring Program and its guidelines shall be submitted to the Office of State Human Resources.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. June 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0802         MENTORING PROGRAM PURPOSE

The Mentoring Program is intended to enhance an employee's career development by partnering the employee with an experienced employee who will coach, teach, and guide the employee’s career path.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. June 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0803         MENTORING PROGRAM CURRICULUM

The curriculum for the Mentoring Program shall be based upon the agency's guidelines.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126‑4;

Eff. June 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0804         MENTORING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

(a)  The selection process for participants in the Mentoring Program shall be based upon the agency's guidelines.

(b)  The Mentoring Program shall be open to all employees without any form of discrimination in terms of participation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. July 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.

 

25 NCAC 01K .0805         FUNDING FOR MENTORING PROGRAM

The agency shall provide resources for operation of its Mentoring Program.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 126-4;

Eff. July 1, 2005;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 2016.