10A NCAC 48B .1202       BENCHMARK 31

(a)  Benchmark: The local health department shall develop and implement administrative policies and procedures.

(b)  Activities:

(1)           The local health department shall develop and implement policies and procedures regarding the administration of the local health department and shall assure policies and procedures are accessible to staff.

(2)           The local health department shall have a current organizational chart showing lines of authority.

(3)           The local health department shall have written personnel policies that address disciplinary, grievance and harassment issues.

(4)           The local health department shall have current written position descriptions and qualifications for each staff position.

(5)           The local health department shall implement a performance appraisal system for all staff.

(6)           The local health department shall have an inventory of equipment that includes a plan for replacement.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-34.1;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2006;

Eff. October 1, 2006;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.