Managers of field units are to forward requests with appropriate documentation (see 155) through appropriate managerial channels to the district Human Resources manager. Each level of management must concur before a request is submitted to the next higher level.
Managers of Headquarters units are to forward requests with supporting documentation to their next higher level manager for review and concurrence. The next higher level manager will then submit the request to the vice president of the functional department for concurrence. The vice president of the functional department will seek concurrence from their Executive Leadership Team (ELT) member. The ELT member must submit the formal request to the vice president, ERM for review and consideration.