Kansas Administrative Code

Definitions. For purposes of this ar- ticle, each of the following terms shall have the meaning specified in this regulation: (a) “Agency head” means an individual or body of individuals in which the ultimate legal authority of a state agency is vested by any provision of law. (b…

Energy audit required for each state-owned building. (a) If a state agency owns real property, the agency head, or that person’s designee, shall conduct an energy audit of each building on that real property and submit the written report to the division. (b) An energy audit shall…

Energy audit required for new lease, or lease renewal or extension, of non- state-owned real property. (a) Each new lease, orleaserenewalorextension,fornon-state-owned real property submitted by an agency head to the division for approval shall include the written re- port for an…

Definitions. For purposes of this ar- ticle, each of the following terms shall have the meaning specified in this regulation: (a) “Agency architect” has the meaning speci- fied in K.S.A. 75-1254(a)(3), and amendments thereto. (b) “Agency engineer” has the meaning spec- ified in K…

Energy efficiency performance standards for new construction. (a) Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-1250 through K.S.A. 75-1267 and K.S.A. 75-3784 and amendments thereto, each agency architect, agency engineer, project architect, or project engineer shall comply with ASHRAE …

Energy efficiency performance standards for renovated, retrofitted, or re- paired buildings. (a) Subject to the provisions of K.S.A. 75-1250 through K.S.A. 75-1267 and K.S.A. 75-3784 and amendments thereto, each agency architect, agency engineer, project ar- chitect, or project e…

Definitions. For purposes of this ar- ticle, each of the following terms shall have the meaning specified in this regulation: (a)“Averagefueleconomy”shallhavethemean- ing assigned to that term in 40 C.F.R. 600.002- 85(a)(14), as in effect on July 1, 2007, which is hereby adopted …

Purchase of a new motor vehicle during fiscal year 2011. (a) Each state agency that seeks to purchase a new motor vehicle during fiscalyear2011shallbesubjecttotheprovisionsof K.S.A. 75-3739 through K.S.A. 75-3740a, K.S.A. 75-37,102, and K.S.A. 75-4618 and amendments thereto. (b) …

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1981 Supp. 75- 3747; implementing K.S.A. 1981 Supp. 75-2946; 33 Probationary Period and Employee Evaluation 1-7-4 effective May 1, 1979; amended, E-82-14, July 1, 1981;amendedMay1,1982;revokedMay1,1983.)

Performance reviews. (a) Each agency’s appointing authority shall implement the state performance management process that was developed in accordance with L. 2008, Ch. 159, Sec. 1 and shall ensure that performance reviews are conducted in accordance with this process for each emp…

Employees entitled to appeal per- formance reviews. (a) Any employee who re- ceives a performance rating that is lower than the highest possible rating may appeal that rating if the employee meets either of the following conditions: (1) The employee has permanent status, includ- …

Performance review appeal pro- cedure. (a) (1) Each employee who is eligible to appeal a performance review under K.A.R. 1-7-11 may, within seven calendar days after the employ- ee has been informed of the rating, submit an ap- peal in writing to the appointing authority. 36 DEPA…

This regulation shall be revoked on and after December 17, 1995. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747, as amended by 1985 HB 2125; implementing K.S.A. 75-2943, 75-2944, and 75- 2949e, as amended by 1985 HB 2133; effective May 1, 1983; amended May 1, 1984; amended, T-86-17, June 17, 1985…

(Authorized by and implementing K.S.A. 1980 Supp. 75-2943; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1981; revoked May 1, 1983.)

Probationary period required. (a) The probationary period shall be considered as a working test of the employee’s ability to perform adequately in the position to which the employ- ee was hired. In order to aid the agency in de- veloping efficient employees, the supervisor shall …

Duration of probationary period. (a) Each new hire and each rehire made on a basis other than reemployment or reinstatement who is employed in a regular position shall be subject to a probationary period of six months. This proba- tionary period may be extended by the appointing …

This regulation shall be revoked on and after December 17, 1995. (Autho- rized by K.S.A. 75-3747, as amended by 1985 HB 2125; implementing K.S.A. 75-2946 and 1985 HB 2133; effective May 1, 1983; amended, T-86-17, June 17, 1985; amended May 1, 1986; revoked Dec. 17, 1995.)

Notices relating to probationary periods and extensions. (a) Before the expi- ration of each employee’s probationary period, a performance review shall be completed and a rat- ing shall be assigned, and the appointing authority shall notify the employee and the director in writ- …

Dismissal of probationary employ- ee by director. The director may dismiss a proba- tionaryemployeeatanytimeduringtheemployee’s probationary period, after giving the employee no- tice and an opportunity to be heard, if the director finds that the employee was appointed as a resul…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effec- tive May 1, 1979; revoked May 31, 1996.) 37 Hours; Leaves; Employee-Management Relations 1-9-1

Orientation. (a) Each appointing au- thority shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a program of orientation for new employees. (b) Each orientation shall be relevant to each of the following: (1) That agency’s mission, vision, and goals; (2) the employee’s job res…

Training standards. Each appointing authority shall periodically assess, identify, and provide that agency’s employees with access to appropriate education and training to meet work- force development needs. This regulation shall be effective on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorize…

Agency training records. Each ap- pointing authority shall maintain training records and provide these records to the director upon request. This regulation shall be effective on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 2004 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-2925, 75- 29…

This regulation shall be revoked on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 75-3747 and K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 75- 37,115; implementing K.S.A. 1995 Supp. 75- 37,115; effective May 1, 1979; amended, T-1-9- 19-94, Sept. 19, 1994; amended Nov. 21, 1994; amended May 31, 1…

Leadership training programs. Each appointing authority shall develop and maintain a leadership program to provide supervi- sory training of an appropriate scope for each em- ployee appointed to a supervisory position and for each employee currently working in a supervisory posit…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; imple- menting K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended May 1, 1983; amended Aug. 3, 1992; revoked May 31, 1996.) MANAGEMENT RELATIONS

Hours of work. (a) The standard workweek for each full-time employee shall be 40 hours during a given seven-day workweek. (b)(1) Any agency head may submit a request for a deviation from the standard workweek in subsection (a) for particular classes of employees in writing to the…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; im- plementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended, E-82-14, July 1, 1981; amended May 1, 1982; revoked May 1, 1985.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; im- plementing K.S.A. 75-3746; effective May 1, 1979; amended, E-82-14, July 1, 1981; amended May 1, 1982; revoked May 1, 1985.)

Funeral or death leave. An ap- pointing authority may grant leave with pay to an employee in a regular position upon the death of a close relative. Such leave shall in no case exceed six working days. The employee’s relationship to the deceased and necessary travel time shall be …

Payment for accumulated vaca- tion leave, compensatory time, and holiday compensatory time upon separation. Each employee who separates from state service shall be paid for that employee’s accumulated vacation leave, compensatory time, and holiday compensa- tory time. Pay for an …

Transfer of leave credits. When an employee is appointed to a position in a different state agency, all types of leave for which the em- ployeehasabalanceatthetimeoftheappointment, except for compensatory time credits and holiday compensatory time credits, shall be transferred wi…

(Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; ef- fective May 1, 1979; amended Dec. 17, 1995; re- voked May 31, 1996.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effec- tive May 1, 1979; revoked May 31, 1996.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3747; effec- tive May 1, 1979; revoked June 20, 1997.)

(Authorized by K.S.A. 1994 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3746, K.S.A. 75-2925, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 2, and K.S.A. 75-2938, as amended by 1995 SB 175, § 4; effective May 1, 1979; amended Aug. 3, 1992; amended Dec. 17, 1995; revoked Jan. 12, 2007.)

Relief from duty or change of duties of a permanent employee. (a) Under any of the circumstances identified in K.S.A. 75- 2949(i), and amendments thereto, any appointing authority may relieve an employee from duty and place the employee on administrative leave or change the dutie…

Drug screening test for certain employees. (a) Any employee holding one of the following positions may be required to submit to a drug screening test in accordance with K.S.A. 75-4362, and amendments thereto, based upon reasonable suspicion of illegal drug use by that employee: (…

Holidays. (a) The following days shall be legal holidays for the state service: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,Veterans’Day,ThanksgivingDay,andChrist- mas Day. When one of these legal holidays falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be the offi-…

Leave usage for exempt employ- ees. (a) When using available sick or vacation leave or other paid leave, as appropriate, each exempt employee shall obtain authorization for these absences in the manner prescribed by the employee’s appointing authority. (b)Eachexemptemployeeshallf…

Nepotism. In accordance with K.S.A. 46-246a and K.A.R. 19-40-4, no state officer or employee shall advocate, participate in or cause the appointment, promotion, transfer, demotion or discipline of a member of the officer’s or employ- 49 Hours; Leaves; Employee-Management Relation…

Job injury leave. (a) Each classified or unclassified employee who sustains a qualifying job injury, as determined by the employee’s ap- pointing authority, shall be eligible for job injury leave in accordance with this regulation. (b) “Qualifying job injury” shall mean an injury…

Shared leave. (a)(1) Any employee in a classified, regular position or in an unclassi- fied position that is eligible for benefits may be eligible to receive or donate shared leave as pro- vided in this regulation. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(1)(D), sharedleavemaybegr…

Disaster service volunteer leave. (a) An appointing authority may authorize leave with pay to any employee in the classified or un- classified service who is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American red cross. (1) Such leave may only be granted when: (A) the employe…

Alcohol and controlled substanc- es tests for employees in commercial driver positions. (a)(1) For purposes of this regulation, “the act” means the provisions of 49 U.S.C. app. § 2717, as amended, that apply to the alcohol and controlled substance testing of employees in com- mer…

Preduty controlled substances testing for employees in positions assigned commercial driver functions. (a)(1) For pur- poses of this regulation, “the act” means the pro- visions of 49 U.S.C. app. § 2717, as amended, that apply to the preduty controlled substances testing of emplo…

This regulation shall be revoked on and after June 5, 2005. (Authorized by K.S.A. 75-3706 and K.S.A. 1996 Supp. 75-3747; implementing K.S.A. 75-3707 and 75-3746; effec- tive May 31, 1996; amended June 20, 1997; re- voked June 5, 2005.) 1-10-1 to 1-10-5. (Authorized by K.S.A. 1980…

Request and approval of leave; au- thorized leave; unauthorized leave. (a) Re- questsforleaveshallbemadetotheappointingau- thority in such form and at such time as prescribed bytheappointingauthority.Leavethatisrequested asabove,andapproved,shallbetermedauthorized leave. Leave th…

Vacation leave. (a)(1) Each classified employee in a regular position shall be entitled to vacation with pay, which shall be earned and accumulated in accordance with this regulation. Vacation leave earned each payroll period, the maximum amount of vacation leave that may be ac- …

Sick leave. (a) Each classified employ- ee in a regular position shall be credited and ac- cumulate sick leave as provided in this regulation. (b) The maximum sick leave credit an employee may accrue in any payroll period shall be 3.7 hours. Theamountofsickleavehoursearnedeachpay…