Ariz. Admin. Code § 2-5A-702

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R2-5A-702 - Performance Management Process

A. Performance plan. For the purposes of this subsection, "performance plan" means a communication by an employee's supervisor that outlines what is expected of the employee and how the employee's performance will be measured. Subject to review by agency management, a supervisor:

1. Shall communicate performance expectations with each employee within 30 days of becoming the employee's supervisor.

2. May modify a performance plan at any time during a performance period.

3. Shall modify a performance plan when significant responsibilities or expectations are added to or removed from a position.

4. Shall notify the affected employee of any modifications made to a performance plan under subsection (A)(2) or (3).

B. Performance evaluation requirements.

1. Informal evaluation. A supervisor shall:

a. Monitor and evaluate an employee's performance throughout the rating period,

b. Provide feedback to the employee on a regular basis, and

c. Attempt to correct inadequate performance where possible and appropriate.

2. Formal evaluation. A supervisor shall:

a. Formally evaluate, document and rate the performance of each employee at least annually.

b. Submit the evaluation to agency management for review prior to the evaluation being administered to the employee.

3. Covered probationary employees. Prior to granting a covered probationary employee permanent status, a supervisor shall evaluate a probationary employee at least once prior to the end of the employee's probationary period.

C. Responsibilities.

1. An employee shall comply with the performance plan established by the supervisor.

2. A supervisor shall comply with performance evaluation requirements.

3. An agency head shall ensure that all performance evaluations are completed as required by this Section.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R2-5A-702

Section made by exempt rulemaking at 18 A.A.R. 2782, effective September 29, 2012 (Supp. 12-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 2765, effective 10/12/2024.