[Adopted by Bill No. 78-3[1]]
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Editor's Note: This legislation was included as Ch. 2, Art. XII, Div. 6, of the 1978 Code.
A. 
There shall be a Personnel Advisory Board consisting of three (3) qualified voters of the County, not more than two (2) of whom shall be of the same political party.
B. 
Members of the Personnel Advisory Board shall be appointed by the County Executive for terms coterminous with his and confirmed by the Council.
C. 
Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner of original appointment.
D. 
Each member shall serve until his successor is appointed and qualified.
E. 
A member of the Board may be removed only for cause by the County Executive subject to approval by the Council.
The County Executive shall designate a member of the Board as Chairperson.
The Personnel Advisory Board shall have the power and duty:
A. 
To recommend to the County Executive, for transmission to the Council, personnel rules and regulations which shall have the force of law upon adoption by the Council.
B. 
To hear appeals from employees in the classified service or appeals by any person who has taken or sought to take an examination concerning any action of the Personnel Officer or the appointing authority of the employee. After a hearing, which shall be public if so requested by the aggrieved employee, the Personnel Advisory Board may issue such order as it finds proper by the facts presented in the case. All data pertinent to the decision shall be subject to the scrutiny of the aggrieved party or his attorney.
C. 
To hear and decide for the County appeals from any action pertaining to the methods of examination, certification or preparation of eligibility lists for appointment or promotion.
D. 
To advise and consult, as appropriate, with County officials on matters concerning the administration of the County career service and personnel rules and regulations and to report to the County Executive and the Council on the operation of the personnel system.
E. 
To carry out such other functions as may be assigned by law.