WAC 357-58-190. What must be addressed in agency's WMS recruitment and selection policy and/or procedure?

An agency's WMS recruitment and selection policy and/or procedure must: (1) Provide for the ability to consider any or all qualified candidates for hire, promotion, or internal movement; (2) Ensure that hiring decisions are fair, objective, and based on the evaluation of leadership and other job related competencies and characteristics required for successful job performance and performance management; (3) Support workforce diversity and affirmative action goals; (4) Consider the career development of the agency's employees and other state employees; (5) Consider making appointments from a veterans placement program; (6) Ensure that hiring decisions are not based on patronage or political affiliation; (7) Ensure compliance with state and federal laws relating to employee selection and nondiscrimination; (8) Encourage decentralized and regional administration of the recruitment and selection processes when it is appropriate for the agency; and (9) Ensure compliance with requirements governing wage and salary information in accordance with RCW 49.58.100 , 49.58.110 , WAC 357-16-017 , 357-16-215 , and 357-16-220 .