Personnel Delegation #21
NOV 13 2002
TO: |
Area Directors
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FROM: |
Director of Headquarters Operations
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SUBJECT: | Delegation of Authority to Approve Premium Pay |
Authority Delegated and to Whom
- Pursuant to the authority delegated to the Director of Headquarters Operations (DHO), Indian Health Service (IHS), by the Director, IHS, on January 27, 1998, I hereby delegate to the Area Directors, for their Area Offices, the authority to:
- Approve irregular, occasional, or regularly scheduled overtime payment for work performed at the work site, at home, or at other alternative work sites.
- Approve additional annual compensation as authorized under 5 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 550.141 and 550.151, "Standby and Administratively Uncontrollable Work."
- Approve other premium pay authorized by 5 United States Code (U.S. Code), Chapter 55 and 5 CFR Part 550.
- Determine that an emergency situation exists for the purpose of permitting pay limits in 5 U.S. Code 5547 to be exceeded.
Redelegations and Restrictions
- Authorities 1a. and 1c. above may be redelegated. Authorities 1b. and 1d. above may not be redelegated.
Information and Guidance
- Requirements and instructions for exercising these authorities are contained in the Health and Human Services Personnel Instruction 550-1, ?Premium Pay.?
Prior Delegations
- This delegation of authority supersedes the ?Delegation of Authority to Approve Premium Pay? memorandum dated January 27, 1998, from the DHO to the Area Directors.
Effective Date
- This delegation is effective on the date of signature.
/Robert G. McSwain for/
Duane Jeanotte
Acting Director of Headquarters Operations
Duane Jeanotte
Acting Director of Headquarters Operations