Chapter 2.26
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Sections:

2.26.010    Purpose – Human resources department created.

2.26.020    Duties of the director of human resources.

2.26.030    Duties of the human resources department.

2.26.010 Purpose – Human resources department created.

There is created an administrative department of the city to be known as the human resources department of the city, which shall be under the supervision of the director of human resources. The director of human resources shall be appointed by the mayor. (Ord. 5635 § 8, 2002; Ord. 5566 § 1, 2001.)

2.26.020 Duties of the director of human resources.

The director of human resources will have the following duties:

A. Supervise and administer the human resources department including, benefits, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, collective bargaining, labor relations, EEO/ AAP, and risk management programs, and assist in court administration, at the request of the court. (Ord. 5566 § 2, 2001.)

2.26.030 Duties of the human resources department.

The human resources department shall supervise and oversee the following:

A. Preparation and implementation of the budget for the department;

B. Assist the court in the preparation and implementation of the court budget;

C. Formulate and recommend comprehensive goals on human resources issues;

D. Formulate and administer the city’s human resources policies and programs;

E. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and city policies and procedures relative to employment law, collective bargaining, and safety/risk management issues;

F. Develop, maintain, and administer a comprehensive benefits program for the employees of the city;

G. Maintain and update the city’s classification system;

H. Maintain, update, and coordinate with the finance department, the city’s salary schedules;

I. Develop recruiting plans and centrally administer the selection and hiring processes for all city hiring decisions;

J. Coordinate with all departments the use of contract employees and employment agencies;

K. Provide information and recommendations on interjurisdictional and annexations actions, as they apply to employment issues;

L. Represent the city in all collective bargaining and grievance issues;

M. Investigate and resolve employee relations issues;

N. Develop and administer the city’s safety and risk management programs;

O. Administer the city’s affirmative action and equal employment opportunities programs;

P. Maintain the data in the city’s human resources information system. (Ord. 5566 § 3, 2001.)