§ 8.02. Powers and duties of the personnel board.

The personnel board shall have the power and shall be required:

• a. To advise the council and administrative officials on all matters relating to personnel administration in the City service.

• b. To investigate and pass upon the complaint of an employee or group of employees alleging unfair treatment resulting from a management decision, or lack of decision; concerning the interpretation of City rules or regulations governing personnel practices or working conditions within the control of the department head; in which case, the decision of the board, with regard to the interpretation of said rules or regulations, shall be binding upon the appointing authority.

• c. To investigate and pass upon the claim of any person that their application for employment or promotion has not been processed and considered pursuant to the provisions of this charter and the personnel rules governing the classified service; in which case, the decision of the board shall be binding on the appointing authority.

• d. To hear appeals from any action of suspension, reduction in rank or pay, or discharge of any employee in the classified service and to report its findings and decisions in writing to the appointing authority; such findings and decisions shall be final and binding on the appointing authority.

• e. To subpoena witnesses and administer oaths.

(Res. No. 240; amended by General Municipal Election on November 7, 2000; Amended by General Municipal Election on November 2, 2010)