Florida Administrative Code
60 - DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
60L - Personnel Management System
Chapter 60L-31 - CLASSIFICATION PLAN
Section 60L-31.004 - Exercise of Classification Authority

(1) Each employing agency shall have the authority and responsibility to classify positions authorized by the Legislature or authorized pursuant to Chapter 216, F.S., to classify positions that are added in lieu of positions deleted pursuant to Chapter 216, F.S., to reclassify established positions, and to correct errors in classification; provided, that absent an express written delegation of authority by the Department, agencies shall not have authority to reclassify positions between the various services (selected exempt service, senior management service, and career service).

(2) Classification actions taken by an employing agency shall be within the classification system established by the Department, and shall be in accordance with these rules.

(3) Any classification action to be taken by an employing agency shall be initiated by preparation of a current position description.

(4) Classification actions of the employing agency shall be subject to post audit review by the Department. If the Department determines that the duties and responsibilities officially assigned to the position are not in accordance with the classification system, the action may be changed as provided in Chapter 110, F.S.

(5) When a position is affected by a classification action, the pay for the employee filling that position shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 60L-32, F.A.C.