[Ord. No. 12-038 §1, 11-5-2012; Ord. No. 14-056 §1, 12-15-2014]
A.
There is hereby established a Department of Human Resources which
shall have such other divisions or sections as from time to time may
be authorized by the Board of Aldermen and assigned to the Department
of Human Resources.
B.
There is hereby established a Director of Human Resources. The Director
shall be hired by the City Administrator for an indefinite term with
the consent of a majority of the Board of Aldermen. The City Administrator
may discharge the Director, with or without cause, with the consent
of a majority of the Board of Aldermen.
C.
The Human Resources Department shall have such functions, duties
and responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the
City Administrator, however, such duties shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
1.
Serves as the principal advisor to the City Administrator and
other City Officials (elected or appointed) on personnel matters,
including employment, compensation, training, labor relations, safety,
employee relations, retirement and other fringe benefits.
2.
Plans, coordinates and directs all activities of the Department
of Human Resources, including employment, compensation, equal employment
opportunity, affirmative action, risk management, safety, workers'
compensation, benefits, payroll training and educational programs,
performance appraisals, retirement programs, office procedures and
record keeping.
3.
Conducts internal and supervises external investigations regarding
sexual harassment, discrimination, and hostile work environment or
other grievances, claims, and reports results to appropriate Department
Director(s) or the City Administrator.
4.
Supports Department Directors by providing human resources advice,
counsel and recommendations; analyzing information and applications.
5.
Supervises the preparation of personnel rules, periodic reports
and proposed ordinances pertaining to personnel matters.
6.
Monitors staff development and provides support to the Department
Directors for development to insure appropriate succession planning
programs within the Departments and City.
7.
Ensures the City is compliant with Federal, State and local
legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating
legislation; requesting adherence to requirements; advising management
on needed actions.
8.
Ensures the City maintains an Employee Manual and that said
Manual is made available to all employees; additionally, assisting
employees by answering questions related to the Employee Manual.
