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Title 2 — ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION›Article VII — Agencies And Departments Headed By City Manager Appointees

Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 2.285 Human Resources

Pasadena Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Pasadena

Cite as: Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 2.285 · Text as of 2026-10-04

2.285.010 - Created—Direction.

There is created a functional unit of city government known as the human resources department, under the general administration of the city manager, which shall be under the direction and control of the director of human resources.

(Ord. 6832 § 9, 2000: Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

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2.285.020 - Department functions.

The department shall:

A. Operate a personnel merit system for the city consistent with the city charter, city ordinances and administrative policy;

B. Advise and assist the city manager and all departments in matters relating to employee relations, including administration of the compensation plan, classification plan, discipline and grievances, and negotiations and contract implementation with recognized employee organizations;

C. Administer the recruitment and testing process;

D. Maintain the official city employee records;

E. Administer the employee benefits program;

F. Administer the organizational effectiveness training and development programs for the city;

G. Administer the city's affirmative action and equal employment opportunity program;

H. Perform such other related duties as shall be required by law, ordinance or the city manager.

(Ord. 6832 § 10, 2000: Ord. 6229 § 2 (part), 1987)

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