Special Deployment allows deputy heads to deploy executives out of their substantive positions into unclassified duties and staff behind them for purposes of special projects, assignments, pre-retirement knowledge transfer or developmental purposes. Executive Special Deployment is not intended to be used in lieu of approved HR systems and processes in place for the core public administration. Therefore, its use is intended only in those situations where approved HR systems and processes do not apply, as described and defined in the policy and directive. Executive Special Deployment is not to be used for work that forms an ongoing departmental responsibility; this work should be described, classified and staffed using approved HR systems and processes. Special deployments are temporary in nature and are normally for a period of up to two years. Departments must stay within their quotas and provide an annual report to the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer.