When may a general government employer request director approval to redeploy an employee during an emergency or disaster?
During an emergency or a disaster, a general government employer may request director approval to redeploy an employee within or between general government employers for the preservation of public health, safety, or general welfare. The employee must have the necessary skills, abilities, and/or licensure in order to be redeployed. For purposes of this section, emergency or disaster has the same meaning as in RCW
38.52.010.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
41.06.150. WSR 24-18-067, ยง 357-04-124, filed 8/29/24, effective 10/1/24.]