For example, the probation officers have no role in establishing work rules or administrative directives. Moreover, while the probation officers could possibly be construed as aiding in policy development and execution through the exercise of their duties, their activities do not rise to the level of coordination and oversight of policy implementation. The record indicates that the probation officers' predominant function consists of providing probation services. These services are rendered in adherence to extensive and relatively well-defined guidelines imposed by the Probation Act and the Chief Judge. The fact that the probation officers make independent decisions with regard to carrying out their duties in each individual case does not mean that their actions transcend to the level of executive or management function.
Executive function requires more than the exercise of independent judgment.
245 Ill. App. Furthermore, when an individual's decisions are significantly circumscribed by predetermined requirements and procedures, the employee's activities are not managerial under the Act. 245 Ill. App. Consequently, we affirm the Board's conclusion that the probation officers do not meet the Act's definition of managerial employees. For the reasons stated above, the decision of the Illinois State Labor Relations Board is affirmed.