Okla. Admin. Code § 612:25-6-2.1

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 612:25-6-2.1 - Probation

(a)Scope. A licensed manager who is not meeting all of the requirements or qualifications set forth in the BEP rules and regulations, or a licensed manager who is not managing the business enterprise in a proper manner, may be placed on probation by the BEP Coordinator along with notification to the ECM Chair. Intensive review/consultation will be provided during the probationary period. The period of the probation will be used to focus on specific problem areas and attempts will be made to improve the licensed manager's performance. This is the first step in the disciplinary process. If proper results are not achieved, suspension or termination of the BEP License will be necessary.

(b)Initiation of probation procedure. The BEP Operations Coordinator will place licensed managers on probation through a probation letter. The business consultant will deliver, read and explain the letter of probation to the licensed manager. The business consultant and licensed manager will then sign the probation letter. The original is given to the licensed manager, in his or her preferred format, one copy returned to the BEP Operations Coordinator, and one copy mailed to the Chairperson of the Elected Committee of Licensed Managers.

(c)Probationary letter. The probationary letter will specify the cause(s) for placing the manager on probation and rules that have been violated. It will clearly state the terms of the probation, including the length of the probationary period, the remedial action required and the consequences of failure to take remedial action. A statement will be included which indicates it has been read and understood by the licensed manager, followed by a space for the licensed manager's and business consultant's signature, and the date. This acknowledgement does not imply that the licensed manager agrees with the issues identified, but rather, that he/she understands the terms of his/her probation. Refusal to sign does not invalidate the letter.

(d)Probationary periods. Probationary periods are usually 30 to 90 days, at the discretion of the BEP Operations Coordinator, but may be longer or shorter as circumstances warrant. The exact period of probation will be specified in the probationary letter.

(e)Consequences. The Licensed Manager or the business consultant may submit a request to the BEP Operations Coordinator that the licensed manager be taken off probation whenever the licensed manager's performance improves to a satisfactory level. If remedial action does not result in improved performance within the time specified, the BEP Operations Coordinator, will notify the ECM Chair, and may recommend that:

(1) the SLA Director transfer the licensed manager to a more suitable business enterprise;

(2) the probationary period be extended; and/or

(3) the SLA Director terminate the Managers Agreement and suspend/terminate the licensed manager's BEP license.

Okla. Admin. Code § 612:25-6-2.1

Added at 29 Ok Reg 1447, eff 7-1-12

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 31, Issue 24, September 2, 2014, eff. 9/12/2014

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 32, Issue 23, August 17, 2015, eff. 8/27/2015

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022