1. (1) The DHRM Division Director shall prescribe the procedures and methods for classifying positions except for the following positions, which include:

   1. (a) employees already exempted from DHRM rules in Section R477-2-1;

   2. (b) employees in:

      1. (i) the office and residence of the governor;
      2. (ii) the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Council;
      3. (iii) the Office of the Utah State Auditor; and
      4. (iv) the Utah State Treasurer's Office;
   3. (c) employees of the State Board of Education;
   4. (d) employees in any position that is determined by statute to be exempt from classified service;
   5. (e) employees whose agency has authority to make rules regarding performance, compensation, and bonuses for its employees;
   6. (f) other persons appointed by the governor under statute;
   7. (g) temporary employees who work part time indefinite or work on a time limited basis;

   8. (h) patients and inmates designated as schedule AU;

      1. (i) members of state and local boards and councils and other employees designated as schedule AQ; and
   9. (j) educational interpreters and educators as defined by Section 53E-8-102 who are employed by the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.
2. (2) The DHRM Division Director may designate specific job titles, job and position identification numbers, schedule codes, and other administrative information for employees exempted in Sections R477-2-1 and R477-3-1 for identification and reporting purposes only. These employees are not considered classified employees.
3. (3) Employees in schedule codes AD and AR are not considered classified employees but are subject to Sections R477-3-2 and R477-3-3.

KEY: administrative procedures, grievances, job descriptions, position classifications

Date of Last Change: July 1, 2025

Notice of Continuation: March 9, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63A-17-106; 63A-17-307; 63A-17-602