Chapter 2.46 — HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Sections: 2.46.010 Created. 2.46.020 Human Resources Department--Organization. 2.46.030 Director of Human Resources--Control and supervisory authority.

2.46.040 Human Resources Department--Functions. 2.46.050 Human Resources Department--Persons authorized to act when Director of Human Resources absent or disabled.

• For Charter provisions authorizing the council to create City departments, see Charter § 31.

For personnel system generally, see Ch. 4.04 of this code.

A Human Resources Department is created which shall be under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, subject to the general administrative direction of the City Manager. (Ord. 6542-NS § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 6290-NS § 1 (part), 1995; Ord. 5990-NS § 1, 1990; Ord. 5964-NS § 1, 1990; Ord. 5434-NS § 2 (part), 1982)

The Director of Human Resources, subject to approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain such divisions in the department as the operations may require. (Ord. 6542-NS § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 5990-NS § 1, 1990; Ord. 5434-NS § 2 (part), 1982)

The Director of Human Resources shall be responsible for the supervision and control of the department and for the performance of functions herein assigned to the department. The Director of Human Resources shall be secretary of the Personnel Board. (Ord. 6542-NS § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 5434-NS § 2 (part), 1982)

The Human Resources Department is responsible for the administration of a modern personnel merit system and an effective affirmative action program consistent with applicable provisions of law.

A. Recruiting and examination of applicants.

B. Development of job classifications, including wages and benefits.

C. Responsibility for labor relations, union negotiations, and employee relations.

D. Maintenance of personnel records.

E. Development and implementation of personnel policies, programs, and procedures.

F. Implementation and administration of employee development and training programs.

G. Provision of staff support to the Personnel Board.

H. Management of a City-wide benefits program.

I. Administration of City-wide safety, workers’ compensation and loss prevention programs.

J. Assisting the City Manager and City departments in all human resources matters. (Ord. 6542-NS § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 5964-NS § 1, 1990; Ord. 5434-NS § 2 (part), 1982)

Director of Human Resources absent or disabled.

In the case of the absence or disability of the Director of Human Resources, the Deputy Director of Human Resources shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Director of Human Resources. In the case of the absence or disability of both the Director of Human Resources and the Deputy Director of Human Resources, an employee of the City designated by the City Manager shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Director of Human Resources. (Ord. 6542-NS § 1 (part), 2000; Ord. 5990-NS § 1, 1990; Ord. 5964-NS § 1, 1990; Ord. 5434-NS § 2 (part), 1982)