1. (a) In accordance with RSA 541-A:38, the director can resolve issues of conflict concerning the application of personnel rules through the process of informal settlement established in this part, except:

   1. (1) Matters not subject to the informal settlement process under Per 205.08; and
   2. (2) Matters provided in RSA 273-D:3, relating to classification decisions of the director.
2. (b) An informal settlement shall not be substituted for a full appeal to the personnel appeals board under RSA 273-D:3 unless an agreement is reached which is satisfactory to all affected parties.

3. (c) Upon request, the director shall apply the process of informal settlement to resolve disputes pertaining to the following decisions:

   1. (1) Decisions of the director relative to the application of the personnel rules; and
   2. (2) Decisions by appointing authorities relative to the application of the personnel rules.
4. (d) Employees shall not be required to utilize the process of informal settlement if the employee chooses to file an appeal with the board.

Source. #8737, eff 10-18-06; ss by #10801, eff 5-17-15; ss by #14441, eff 12-1-25