Human Resource Services

Appointing Authority Information

Only Washington State University officials holding appointing authority, as delegated by the President, may authorize employment actions.

General Information

Read the policy for details on appointing authorities.
Delegation of Appointing Authority, BPPM 60.10
Form: Request for Appointing Authority Delegation

Appointing Authority

View a current list of those WSU officials holding appointing authority.
Appointing Authority List

What are employment actions?

Authorizing creation of a new position
Hiring
Appoint temporary faculty and administrative professional employees.
Authorizing layoffs, discontinuation of appointments, non-reappointments, and changes to FTE.
Modifing previous disciplinary actions or withdraw disciplinary charges.
Re-assigning an employee.
Taking an action to end employment.

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