North Carolina Administrative Code

25 NCAC 01K .0213 FEES History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. January 1, 1979; Repealed Eff. March 1, 1989 in accordance with G.S. 150B-59(c).

25 NCAC 01K .0214 LOCATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; 150A-10; Eff. January 1, 1979; Repealed Eff. March 1, 2005.

25 ncac 01k .0311 PURPOSE The academic assistance program shall provide reimbursement of academic costs if funds are available at the agency/university level, and time off the job with pay if the course is available only during working hours. If funds are not available to provide…

25 ncac 01k .0312 ELIGIBILITY (a) Full-time or part-time employees who have a permanent appointment shall be eligible for the Academic Assistance Program. Trainees may be determined as eligible by management after satisfactory performance for a period of not less than three month…

25 NCAC 01K .0313 APPROVED COURSES Management, when making the determination whether to provide assistance to take a specific course, must determine that it is beneficial to both the agency/university and the employee's knowledge, skills and abilities to fulfill current and poten…

25 ncac 01k .0314 academic LEAVE History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. September 1, 1989; Amended Eff. January 1, 2004; Expired Eff. November 1, 2016 pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A.

25 ncac 01k .0315 THESIS/DISSERTATION RESEARCH COURSES History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. September 1, 1989; Repealed Eff. December 1, 2003.

25 NCAC 01k .0316 ACADEMIC COSTS Academic costs are defined as charges assessed by an eligible source to every person enrolling for the course. Academic costs include tuition, fees and required, itemized course/lab fees. Agencies/universities may reimburse academic costs in accor…

25 ncac 01k .0317 REIMBURSEMENT OF ACADEMIC COSTS Agencies/universities may reimburse all academic costs as specified in 25 NCAC 01K .0316, or reimburse only tuition and other academic related fees, but shall not reimburse for fees that are unrelated to registering for a course o…

25 ncac 01k .0320 EXCEPTIONAL SITUATIONS Courses taken at agency/university request shall be approved by the agency head (at Departmental/University level), or his/her designee. Courses taken under 25 NCAC 01K .0322 Extended Academic Leave shall be approved by the Office of State…

25 ncac 01k .0321 COURSES TAKEN AT AGENCY/UNIVERSITY REQUEST (a) Because of specific high priority skill needs of the agency/university, employees may be requested by management to take specific courses or degree programs. Under these circumstances, all limitations under the prov…

25 ncac 01k .0322 EXTENDED ACADEMIC LEAVE History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. September 1, 1989; Amended Eff. December 1, 2003; Expired Eff. November 1, 2016 pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A.

25 NCAC 01K .0323 CERTIFICATION/LICENSING Incumbent employees who meet minimum educational and experience requirements and for whom certification/licensing is mandated after employment or is a policy requirement of the employing agency and approved by the agency/university head o…

25 ncac 01k .0324 ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITY (a) The Office of State Human Resources is responsible for the interpretation of this Rule, and approval of agency policy and procedures, and all subsequent agency revisions. (b) Each state agency or university is delegated responsi…

SECTION .0400 - USE OF NON-STATE GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AND TRAINING SOURCES 25 NCAC 01K .0401 POLICY STATEMENT State agencies may enter into agreements or contracts for education and training through non-state sources in accordance with the procedures stated in Regulations .0402 a…

25 NCAC 01K .0402 DETERMINATION OF NEED FOR TRAINING Before utilizing non-state sources for training and development activities, an agency must determine that: (1) agency employees currently lack the requisite competencies to meet the specified performance need. (2) education and…

25 NCAC 01K .0403 SELECTION OF NON-GOVERNMENT SOURCES When there is a choice between outside training sources, the agency shall consider the following factors: (1) demonstrated effectiveness in similar situations in delivering the particular training; (2) accessibility of the tra…

25 NCAC 01K .0404 PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF NON-STATE SOURCES Consistent with 01 NCAC 05B .0301, should any state agency have a human resource development need that cannot be met by resources within state government, a justification memorandum from the purchasing agency to the St…

SECTION .0500 - APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING 25 NCAC 01K .0501 POLICY STATEMENT It is a policy of the State of North Carolina, to promote and encourage the establishment, maintenance and growth of apprenticeship programs to help meet the workforce needs of state government. All such p…

25 NCAC 01K .0502 APPOINTMENT PROVISIONS All persons entering an apprenticeship program supported by funding from positions subject to the State Human Resources Act shall receive a regular trainee appointment, and shall receive the same employment benefits as other SHRA employees…

SECTION .0700 – north carolina certified PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM 25 NCAC 01K .0701 north carolina certified public manager PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (a) The State of North Carolina shall provide competency-based training for mid-level managers through the North Carolina Certified Pub…

25 NCAC 01K .0702 north carolina certified public manager program PURPOSE (a) The North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program shall provide participants with practical training that will increase their managerial performance in public sector organizations. The ultimate goal i…

25 NCAC 01K .0703 NORTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM ACCREDITATION The North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program shall be conducted in full compliance with the curriculum requirements and program accreditation standards specified by the National Certified Publi…

25 NCAC 01K .0704 PROGRAM CURRICULUM History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. February 1, 1982; Repealed Eff. December 1, 1995.

25 NCAC 01K .0705 NORTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM PARTICIPATION (a) The North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program Director shall design and implement a process that allows each agency an equitable opportunity to participate in the North Carolina Public Manag…

25 NCAC 01K .0706 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF NORTH CAROLINA CERTIFIED PUBLIC MANAGER PROGRAM A certificate of completion shall be awarded to participants of the North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program upon completion of the program. History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; E…

25 NCAC 01K .0707 PRINCIPLES RELEVANT TO CURRICULUM DESIGN History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. February 1, 1982; Repealed Eff. December 1, 1995.

25 NCAC 01K .0708 FUNDING FOR north carolina certified public manager PROGRAM Unless fully funded by the General Assembly, funds for the operation of the North Carolina Certified Public Manager Program shall be derived from fees charged to agencies with approved participants. Fee…

25 NCAC 01K .0709 FEE SCHEDULE History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. February 1, 1982; Amended Eff. December 1, 1984; Repealed Eff. March 1, 1989 in accordance with G.S. 150B-59(c).

SECTION .0800 – MENTORING PROGRAM 25 NCAC 01K .0801 MENTORING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION (a) The State of North Carolina shall provide mentorship programs for state employees. Each state agency may elect to establish a Mentoring Program. (b) The program shall be based in the Office o…

25 NCAC 01K .0802 MENTORING PROGRAM PURPOSE The Mentoring Program is intended to enhance an employee's career development by partnering the employee with an experienced employee who will coach, teach, and guide the employee’s career path. History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. …

25 NCAC 01K .0803 MENTORING PROGRAM CURRICULUM The curriculum for the Mentoring Program shall be based upon the agency's guidelines. History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. June 1, 2005; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. Octo…

25 NCAC 01K .0804 MENTORING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION (a) The selection process for participants in the Mentoring Program shall be based upon the agency's guidelines. (b) The Mentoring Program shall be open to all employees without any form of discrimination in terms of participation…

25 NCAC 01K .0805 FUNDING FOR MENTORING PROGRAM The agency shall provide resources for operation of its Mentoring Program. History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. July 1, 2005; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 4, 201…

SUBCHAPTER 01L - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SECTION .0100 - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLANS AND PROGRAMS 25 NCAC 01L .0101 DUTIES OF SECTION The Office of State Human Resources shall develop and administer a program to ensure that employees are provided with equal employment opportunit…

25 NCAC 01L .0102 PURPOSE (a) Agencies and universities of the State of North Carolina shall provide all current employees and applicants for state employment with equal employment opportunities, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, …

25 NCAC 01L .0103 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: STATE LEVEL (a) The Office of State Human Resources shall develop and implement a State Equal Employment Opportunity Plan to promote equal employment opportunity to include, but not be limited to, a policy statement and the following elem…

25 ncac 01l .0104 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION: AGENCY AND UNIVERSITY LEVEL (a) Each state agency head and University Chancellor shall develop and implement an agency or university equal employment opportunity program and plan. (b) Each state agency and university shall submit a plan b…

25 NCAC 01L .0105 PROGRAM PLAN REVIEW History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4(10); 126-16; Eff. October 1, 1977; Amended Eff. November 1, 1988; November 1, 1987; October 1, 1984; October 1, 1980; Repealed Eff. December 2, 1995.

25 NCAC 01L .0106 REPORTS History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; 126-16; Eff. October 1, 1978; Repealed Eff. December 2, 1995.

SECTION .0200 - ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) IN THE WORKPLACE 25 NCAC 01L .0201 EDUCATION AND TRAINING History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. November 1, 1990; Amended Eff. March 1, 1992; Recodified to 25 NCAC 01N .0301 Eff. December 29, 2003.

25 NCAC 01L .0202 BASIC EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPONENT History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. November 1, 1990; Amended Eff. March 1, 1992; May 1, 1991; Recodified to 25 NCAC 01N .0302 Eff. December 29, 2003.

25 NCAC 01L .0203 ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMPONENT History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. November 1, 1990; Amended Eff. June 1, 1992; March 1, 1992; May 1, 1991; Recodified to 25 NCAC 01N .0303 Eff. December 29, 2003.

25 NCAC 01L .0204 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; 130A-148C(i); 168A-3(9); Eff. November 1, 1990; Recodified to 25 NCAC 01N .0304 Eff. December 29, 2003.

25 NCAC 01L .0205 TESTING AND EXAMINATION History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. November 1, 1990; Recodified to 25 NCAC 01N .0305 Eff. December 29, 2003.

25 NCAC 01L .0206 CONFIDENTIALITY History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. November 1, 1990; Recodified to 25 NCAC 01N .0306 Eff. December 29, 2003.

25 NCAC 01L .0207 COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINE History Note: Authority G.S. 126-4; Eff. November 1, 1990; Recodified to 25 NCAC 01N .0307 Eff. December 29, 2003.

SECTION .0300 - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTE 25 NCAC 01L .0301 RESERVED FOR FUTURE CODIFICATION

25 NCAC 01L .0302 PARTICIPATION AND PURPOSE Supervisors and managers hired, promoted or appointed on or after July 1, 1991 shall participate in the EEOI. Supervisors and managers appointed before July 1, 1991 are encouraged to participate in the EEOI. Agencies, departments and un…

25 NCAC 01L .0303 RESPONSIBILITIES: AGENCIES (a) It is the responsibility of each state agency, department, and university (hereafter named agency) to enroll each supervisor or manager appointed on or after July 1, 1991 in the EEOI. The enrollment shall be within one year of init…