There is hereby established a Human Resources
Department under the charge of a Director of Human Resources, to be
appointed by the Mayor.
The Director of Human Resources shall have experience
and skill in the fields of personnel administration, civil service,
labor relations, management, finance and insurance.
The Human Resources Department shall perform
the following functions:
A. Administer the civil service system.
B. Maintain job descriptions.
C. Develop a City personnel system.
D. Respond to departmental and individual requests for
concerning personnel positions, pay and benefits.
E. Consolidate, establish and maintain all records of
personnel for uniform recordkeeping and application, including sick
leave and vacation.
F. Foster and develop programs for improving employee
effectiveness, and give opinions regarding grievances and disputes.
G. Coordinate recruitment, selection and appointment
of personnel.
H. Establish and maintain working relationships with
union officials.
I. Advise on and administer separation procedures.
J. Advise on administration of disciplinary action procedures.