Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024
(a) The organizational arrangement of probation functions and positions shall be specified in a chart of organization.(b) The authority and responsibility of all positions shall be specified, communicated to all personnel, and maintained on file.(c) Channels of internal and external communications to be followed by employees shall be specified.(d) Statements of general purpose and objectives by functions shall be used in planning and maintaining the organization and management of the probation department.(e) Staff authority and responsibility shall be arranged for the planning and evaluation of probation programs.(f) The recruitment, selection, and promotion of probation professional personnel shall be based on the "Standard Specifications for Professional Probation Positions" (Appendix H-10, infra.), as promulgated by the Commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services in cooperation with the Office of Commission Operations and Municipal Assistance of the New York State Department of Civil Service.(g) Collaboration with criminal justice and related community services shall be maintained to facilitate communications, coordinate activities and effectively use resources for carrying out probation services.(h) Written statements of probation policies and procedures shall be developed and maintained with the involvement of all appropriate levels of employees.(i) Periodic progress reports on probation operations shall be made to all staff, appropriate authorities and the public.N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 347.4