Ref S:State personnel system
Updates procedures & rewards process of the state personnel system
Outcome: Passed
Summary
Text of the ballot measure:
"Submitting to the registered electors of the state of Colorado amendments to the Colorado Constitution concerning the state personnel system, and, in connection therewith, expanding the veterans' preference; increasing the number of candidates eligible to be appointed to a position; adjusting the duration of allowable temporary employment; allowing the flexibility to remove a limited number of positions from the system; modifying the residency requirement; adjusting the terms of service for members of the state personnel board; and requiring merit-based appointments to be made through a comparative analysis process."
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What your vote means
Yes
According to a legislative analysis, approving Referendum S would allow temporary workers to be hired for up to nine months (previously six); allow six candidates to be considered for open jobs, up from three; allow the state personnel director, instead of the personnel board, to determine rules ranking job candidates; loosen residency requirements near state borders; change terms on the state personnel board term to three years with two-term limit; plus other minor changes.
No
Employees of the state of Colorado continue serving under the old personnel system; state personnel board term length remains at five years with no term limits.
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Financial effect
Yes
The fiscal impact of the measure is minimal, legislative financial analysts say.
No
The fiscal impact is minimal, legislative financial analysts say.
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Campaign arguments
Yes
Expands the pool of job candidates and allows the state to consider a broader range of candidates. Allows greater discretion in hiring temporary workers. Limits "career politicians" on the state personnel board. Allows the governor greater leeway in hiring staff.
No
Gives the governor and political appointees too much leeway in hiring. The change is unnecessary. Nine months of temporary work is too long. Amendment would give personnel director and governor too much power over the residency requirement of applicants and board members, respectively.
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Campaign information
Yes
Yes on S Campaign
Address: 2525 16th Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80211
Telephone: 303-861-1232
Website: http://VoteYesonS.com
No
Responsible Colorado State Employment
1845 Kendall Street #228
Lakewood, CO 80214
303-202-0246
Colorado Citizens for Good Government:
No On Amendment S
1675 Broadway Suite 2450
Denver, CO 80202
303-866-9868
www.noonamendments.com
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Additional information
Ref S Full textClick here to view.
Measure TypeReferred by the Colorado General Assembly
Funding
Yes
| Rank | Contributor name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOTAL RENAL CARE, INC. | $100,000 |
| 2 | CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY | $50,000 |
| 3 | ENCANA OIL AND GAS, INC. | $25,000 |
| 4 | COLORADO CONCERN | $25,000 |
| 5 | PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES USA, INC. | $15,000 |
21.2%
10.6%
5.3%
5.3%
3.2%
$472.0 thousand raised in total
Last updated: 10/31/2012
More...No
100.0%
$550.0 raised in total
| Rank | Contributor name | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORA V KELLY | $550 |
Last updated: 10/31/2012
More...Colorado Secretary of State campaign finance data
Last updated: 10/31/2012
Endorsements
I-News research, last updated 7/27/12
News
I-News research, last updated 7/27/12
Editorials
Yes
- Colorado Statesman Mark Ferrandino and Glenn Vaad: Vote for Amendment S and bring state government into the 21st Century Oct. 26, 2012
No
I-News research, last updated 7/27/12
