Washington Federation of State Employees v. State Personnel Board

This is an appeal from a summary declara tory judgment finding valid a rule enacted by the State Personnel Board. The disputed rule changed the manner in which the Personnel Board reviews allocation and reallocation of positions within the State Civil Service System. We affirm.

Prior to February 8, 1979, the Personnel Board, pursuant to WAC 356-10-060, afforded affected employees a de novo review of allocation or reallocation determinations. On February 8,1979, the Personnel Board amended WAC 356-10-060 to provide for an appeal of an allocation or reallocation decision to the Director of the…