LOS ANGELES COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
  Policy 600.03 Appraisal of Promotability
 
  PROCEDURES
  1. The rater reviews the candidate's record of performance for at least the past three (3) years as contained in the contents of the employee's official personnel file and any other relevant documentation (e.g., attendance records).
     
    1. The rater shall consult with the manager of the Examinations Unit of DMH Human Resources Bureau (HRB) before completing an AP if there is no record of performance for at least the past three (3) years in the employee's official personnel file.
       
  2. The rater prepares the AP and forwards his/her recommended ratings to the reviewer.
     
  3. The reviewer ensures the recommended ratings are in accordance with established standards and guidelines, reflect performance records, and are properly supported by factual, written comments.
     
  4. After completing the review, the reviewer returns the document to the DMH HRB for approval and calculation of the AP score based on the rating scale, which is a pre-established scoring guideline for assigning the final numeric score.
     
  5. The rater, reviewer, or approving officer shall not discuss the AP with the candidate until the certification list has been promulgated and only during the ten (10) business day period allowed for review of test process.
     
  6. The result of the full examination is mailed to the candidate, who then has ten (10) business days from the postmarked date on the envelope to file any written protest to the Director of Personnel, DMH HRB.