NC S449

Grants sole authority to Council of State agencies, Office of State Controller, Community College System Office, and University of North Carolina to classify new positions or reclassify vacant positions within the state human resources classification system.

Allows these agencies to make hiring decisions and determine appropriate salaries for employees based on flexibility granted by this section, provided salaries remain within the minimum and maximum range for the position classification.

Requires salary determinations to stay within budgeted salary appropriations available to each agency.

Mandates that human resources directors ensure new hires meet minimum qualifications for their positions, with the Office of State Human Resources providing assistance to agencies upon request.

Effective date: July 1, 2019.