27 Miss. Code. R. 110-6.3.8
Each agency shall enter vacant position abolishments online in OSR when the number of actual positions is in excess of the number of positions authorized by the agency's appropriation act for the next fiscal year. See Mississippi Code Annotated §§ 25-9-119(i) and 25-9-133. Routine position abolishments shall be submitted online in OSR as soon as practical prior to the proposed effective date unless such abolishment would result in agency reorganization. Agencies effecting reductions in positions resulting in reorganization shall submit required forms and revised organizational charts to MSPB at least sixty (60) days prior to deleting the positions.
Petitions for position abolishment to effect a reduction-in-force shall be submitted to MSPB for review. Reductions in agency staffing shall be proportionate among positions within the hierarchal structure so as not to adversely affect supervisory or non-supervisory classes of positions.
Agencies shall apply a study of the essential needs of the organization, including the need for supervisory positions, when planning a reduction in employment positions. Changes in agency program shall be constantly analyzed with the intent of effecting maximum efficiency with minimum staffing. Agencies should note the possibility of changes in the Job Content section of the Performance Review Assessment (PRA) for other continued positions impacted by reductions. Agencies effecting reductions in employment positions shall submit required documents on MSPB approved forms in accordance with the instructions contained herein.
NOTE: Individuals cannot receive payment for accrued annual leave unless OSR reflects separation from the requesting agency.
Please reference the OSR User Training Workbook at http://www.mmrs.state.ms.us or your Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Consultant for more detailed information regarding Position Abolishments.
27 Miss. Code. R. 110-6.3.8