Executive Order No. 3-65

(No. 07-14)

[Transfer of Certain Medicaid Policy Positions to the Agency of Human Services Central Office]

WHEREAS, the Governor, pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 209 and § 2001, may make changes in the organization of the executive branch as he considers necessary for efficient administration; and

WHEREAS, the State can improve and enhance services to Vermonters by transferring Medicaid Policy personnel from the Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) to the Agency of Human Services Central Office (AHS CO).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Peter Shumlin, by the power vested in me as Governor, do hereby:

1. Transfer the following positions, incumbents, and associated functions, equipment, supplies and inventory, from DVHA to AHS CO:

Position No.                            HR Title

1                730010              DVHA Policy Director

2                730015              Health Access Policy and Planning Chief

3                730101              Health Programs Administration

4                730022              Health Programs Administrator

5                730062              Health Programs Administrator

6                730285              Health Programs Administrator

7                730104              DVHA Program Consultant

2. Direct the Secretary of AHS to define position duties and take appropriate classification actions through the Department of Human Resources. The Secretary, with the assistance of his Commissioners, shall organize, plan, and affect an orderly transfer and transition.

This Order shall take effect on April 7, 2015, or before final adjournment of the annual session, whichever comes first, unless disapproved by the General Assembly pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 2002. This Order shall be submitted to the General Assembly pursuant to 3 V.S.A. § 2002(b).

Dated December 19, 2014