Human Resources

Reorganization of a Department

06:89:00 Reorganization of a Department

1. The purpose of reorganization is to address a new and important operational requirement within a department/division/office/unit that the existing structure cannot accommodate.
2. Reorganization allows the College to be fully responsive to changing student and community needs. Reorganization should not be used to address disciplinary issues.
3. The manager who is initiating the reorganization will submit a written request to his/her immediate supervisor. The request should include the following:
   1. Part 1
      1. Current and new functions of the department/division/ office/unit.
      2. Rationale for the reorganization stating need(s) that cannot be met under present structures.
      3. Organizational charts of the department showing positions and the incumbents (include both current and proposed charts).
      4. Staffing needs, description of budgetary impact, new functions being added, and changes in current job functions.
      5. Date of last reorganization.
      6. Impact on other departments, if any.
   2. Part II
      1. The Director of Human Resources must be consulted on the proposed changes in job responsibilities of incumbents, new positions, and salaries as appropriate.
      2. After consultation with the Human Resource Director, the reorganization must be submitted to the President for approval. Reorganization must have prior approval from the President before going into effect.

Source: Approved at Chattanooga State Executive Staff meeting, March 24, 1997. Also refer to TBR Policy # 5:01:00:00.

Approved: Executive Staff, 05/20/09
Approved: President’s Cabinet, 05/20/09
Approved: President, 05/20/09
Reviewed and Revised by: Human Resources, November, 2000