Minnesota Administrative Rules

4670.1000 COMMISSIONER'S ADOPTION.

In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the commissioner shall formally adopt and make effective a for comprehensive compensation plan, including minimum and maximum salary rates as provided in parts 4670.4200 to 4670.4240, and recommended intervening steps as published in the Health Merit System Manual as amended through May 29, 1982, for all classes of positions. The plan shall apply to all agencies covered by the merit system except as otherwise negotiated for employees in a bargaining unit in an agency where there is an exclusive representative or in those instances where the requirements of part 4670.1310, item C have been satisfied. The plan shall include salary ranges for the various classes, with the salary of each class consistent with the duties and responsibilities outlined in the class specifications. Minimum, intervening, and maximum rates of pay for each class shall be established to provide for salary advancement without change of duty, in recognition of meritorious service. The advice and suggestions of appointing authorities, prevailing salary rates for similar and competing types of employment in business and government, and other relevant factors shall be taken into consideration in developing the salary ranges. Equitable compensation relationships shall be established between female-dominated classes, male-dominated classes, and balanced classes of employees in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, sections 471.991 to 471.999. Classes shall be evaluated in order to determine comparable work value and to establish equitable compensation relationships between classes of positions.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.071

History:

10 SR 1502

Published Electronically:

November 25, 2003