Definitions

Section 100 Section 100.5  Definitions Allocation:  Proper assignment of any position to a class. Certified Employee:  An employee who has successfully completed an appointment and a required probationary period (80 Ill. Adm. Code 500.10). Chair:  Chair of the Merit Commission, appointed by the Comptroller for a 2-year term. Classification Plan:  A position classification plan for all positions subject to the Comptroller Merit Employment Code, based upon similarity of duties performed, responsibilities assigned, and conditions of employment. Code:  The Comptroller Merit Employment Code [15 ILCS 410]. Commission:  The Merit Commission, created by the Comptroller Merit Employment Code, composed of 3 members appointed by the Comptroller, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.  No more than 2 members may be affiliated with the same political party. [15 ILCS 400/8] Department:  An organizational entity directly subordinate to the Comptroller or Deputy Comptroller. Director:  Director of the Comptroller's Department of Personnel. Geographic Transfer:  Transfer from one geographical location in the State to another. Hearings Officer:  A qualified person designated by the Merit Commission to preside over hearings. Incumbent:  The person currently holding a position. Jurisdiction B:  That portion of the Comptroller Merit Employment Code that requires that certain employees must be employed on the basis of merit and fitness. Office of the Commission:  325 West Adams Street, Springfield, Illinois  62704. Prima facie case:  A case which has produced evidence sufficient to support a finding in favor of the person producing the evidence, unless evidence to the contrary is produced.