Background

The Committee on A Study on Personnel Management Within the Commonwealth of Virginia completed its Interim Report and submitted it to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Delegates on December 15, 1976. It was subsequently published as House Document 12.

The Committee identified the basic functions of personnel management and examined each function in detail. Each function was examined and documented in terms of the current situation that existed in Virginia at the time the Study was conducted; certain observations were made and problems were identified; conclusions were reached; and specific recommendations were presented. Meaningful progress has been made in implementing many of the recommendations by the Department of Personnel and Training as well as State agencies.

Purpose

Due to the constraints of time several important issues were identified which required more detailed examination and analysis before conclusions and specific recommendations could be reached by the Committee.

These key issues were:

1. An analysis on sick leave in Virginia.
2. An employee recognition program for Virginia.
3. A suggestion awards program for Virginia
4. An analysis of longevity pay for State employees.
5. Appointments above the entrance level.
6. Additional merit increases for outstanding employees.