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The Statewide Liaison Council of Higher Education Classified Staff (SLC) was organized to provide a forum to facilitate communication between the classified staff of the higher education institutions in Colorado and to facilitate information exchange between the classified staff of these institutions and the Colorado State Legislature.
On March 7, 1975, representatives from fifteen institutions of higher education met with Mr. Laird Campbell, then Chairman of the State Personnel Board and Dr. G.D.I. Meyers, College of Business Administration, University of Colorado, to discuss their concerns and problems regarding the State Personnel System as it related to the institution of higher education. It was decided that it would be worthwhile to set up a statewide organization for state classified employees. A steering committee was appointed to outline how this could be achieved. As a result the Statewide Liaison of Higher Education Classified Staff (SLC/HE) was formed for the following purpose:
To establish a Statewide Personnel Council whose objectives and goals will be to serve all state personnel employees in the institutions of higher education and to better serve these institutions in the State of Colorado.
Current Issues
FY 2013-2014 Compensation Plan *New for July 1, 2013
The compensation plan for FY 2013 - 2014 is effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. The compensation plan reflects new pay grades and pay ranges for classes assigned to seven occupational groups: Management; Professional & Supervisory; Information Technology; Technical; Labor, Trades & Crafts; Administrative Support; and, State Patrol; along with changes to the Enforcement & Protective Services occupational group. The compensation plan is provided in order of class code, class title and pay grade along with the cover letter highlighting pay differentials, minimum wage, and statutory salary lids. Versions of the compensation plan by class code and class title are also available in Excel format. Continue on to the State of Colorado Official State Web Portal to read more.
Changes to the state personnel system as a result of House Bill 12-1321 and Amendment S
A Letter From Governor Hickenlooper: November 1, 2012
Today, we submitted a proposed budget for FY 2013-14 to the Joint Budget Committee that builds on the hard work we have done together since 2011. The plan reflects cautious optimism for Colorado's economy and a prudent, sustainable approach to managing the State's budget.
House Bill 12-1321 and Amendment S
In 2012, the Governor’s Office and Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA) worked together to propose changes to the State Personnel System. The “Talent Agenda” ensures the State is better able to recruit, retain and reward top talent by increasing flexibility in hiring processes, making changes to employee compensation and moving the State workforce environment into the 21st Century.
While some reforms were approved with the passage of House Bill (HB) 12-1321 and will go into effect Sept. 1, 2012, others necessitate changes to the State Constitution and therefore require a vote of the people. Colorado is one of only four states with comprehensive personnel rules in the State Constitution. To change the Constitution, the General Assembly unanimously referred House Concurrent Resolution (CHR) 12-1001 for voters to consider in this November’s elections (Amendment S on the ballot).
For the rest of the text, please refer to the following two fact sheets on the House Bill and Amendment S:
HB12-1321
HCR12-1001 (Amendment S)
Additional Recent DPA Information
FY 13-14 Annual Compensation Survey
The August 1 Annual Compensation Survey Report and Director's Letter for FY 13-14 have been released.
FY 2012-13 Compensation & Benefits Adjustments
FY 2012-13 Compensation & Benefits Information, Adjustments and Changes (published June 2012) - Information on the sunset of the PERA swap, compensation plan highlights, key changes in benefits, 2012 legislation, and the CPPS fiscal year-end processing schedule.
Personnel Director's Administrative Rules
Effective September 1, 2012
All this recent information along with more can be found at www.colorado.gov/dpa/dhr/totalcompensation.
