1. Division Manager e-mails Department Director requesting guideline exception and stating business reason. Copies City’s Compensation Program Administrator and requesting department’s HR Consultant.
2. If Department Director approves the request, forwards it (along with basis for approval) to Management Services Director or mayoral designee with copy to Compensation Program Administrator and the requesting department’s HR Consultant.
3. Management Services Director or mayoral designee consults with Compensation Program Administrator regarding the merits of the request and/or additional information needed.
4. After reaching conclusion in Step 3, Management Services Director or mayoral designee responds to requesting Department Director and copies Compensation Program Administrator and department HR Consultant with approval or denial.
5. Requesting Department Director copies requesting Division Manager with approval or denial and, if approved, requesting department’s payroll preparer.