§ 406. Human Resources.

(a)

Duties. There will exist a Human Resources Department, under the supervision of a Director of Human Resources, to perform the following duties:

(1)

Human Resources planning. Develop a Human Resources plan for the City, including the establishment of rules, subject to City Manager approval, on classification of positions, performance standards, eligibility requirements, hiring, compensation, disciplining, training and development, and record-keeping;

(2)

Classify positions. Classify all positions in the classified service based upon and graded according to duties and responsibilities and so arranged as to allow the filling of higher grades through promotion;

(3)

Maintain records. Keep records of efficiency and seniority of all officers and employees of the classified service;

(4)

Recruitment and hiring. Assist in the recruitment and hiring of employees to the classified service, and upon request of the City Manager, the unclassified service;

(5)

Training. Provide training and assistance in areas of Human Resources management;

(6)

Employee discipline. Insure that employee discipline is administered fairly and appropriately;

(7)

Investigations. Make investigations to ascertain whether provisions of the Human Resources system and rules of the department are being executed, to ascertain the general condition and efficiency of the service of the City;

(8)

Recommendations to improve efficiency. Recommend standards of efficiency and recommend to the City Manager and Council measures for coordinating the operation of the various departments and for increasing individual, group or departmental efficiency; and

(9)

Other assigned duties. Perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law.

(b)

Appointment. The Director of Human Resources shall be appointed by the City Manager based on executive ability, qualifications and experience in human resources management.

(Ord. No. 140061 , § 4, 1-23-14, eff. 5-1-14)