Chapter 3 – Personnel, Training, and Employee Relations

31030.3.1.4 Submission Criteria and Suggester Responsibilities

• Suggesters must complete an Employee Suggestion form (STDStandard Form (DGS). 645) describing the suggestion. Each suggestion must describe only one specific problem and offer a workable solution. Suggesters must provide as much detail as possible and include examples or attachments to corroborate the problem and its solution. Suggesters may fully describe the suggestion on one or more attachments; however, the STDStandard Form (DGS). 645 must reference the attachment and the attachment must follow the format of the STDStandard Form (DGS). 645.

• Suggesters must complete, sign, and date the STDStandard Form (DGS). 645. The ESP cannot accept an incomplete or unsigned STDStandard Form (DGS). 645. (Note: If your suggestion is a team-developed idea, all members of the team must sign.)

  • If the suggestion impacts a Department institution, division, or program, submit the completed form/package to:

    • CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Merit Award Administrator P.O. Box 942883 Sacramento, CACorrectional Administrators 94283-0001

  • If the suggestion impacts another department or multiple departments, submit your completed form/package to:

    • Department of Personnel Administration Merit Award Program 1515 S Street, North Building, Suite 400 Sacramento, CACorrectional Administrators 95814

• Suggesters may remain anonymous until the Department approves an award.