Chapter 2.19
HUMAN RESOURCES

Sections:

2.19.010    Creation of department.

2.19.020    Human resources director – Appointment and confirmation.

2.19.030    Human resources director – Duties.

2.19.040    Human resources director – Qualifications.

2.19.050    City clerk.

2.19.010 Creation of department.

There is hereby created a city department known as the human resources department. The department shall develop, implement and administer employment policies and procedures for all departments in the city; act as equal employment opportunity officer and administer the equal employment opportunity program for the city; perform all human resources functions, including but not limited to, recruitment, benefit administration, and employee safety and wellness; direct and assist in the training and professional development of employees; conduct investigations; and represent the city in collective bargaining negotiations. The department will staff the civil service commission per state law and the independent salary commission. The human resources department shall supervise the city clerk’s office.

(Ord. No. 10-666, § 13, 8-3-10.)

2.19.020 Human resources director – Appointment and confirmation.

The human resources director shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the city council.

(Ord. No. 10-666, § 13, 8-3-10.)

2.19.030 Human resources director – Duties.

The human resources director shall be responsible for directing and administering uniform human resources policies, procedures and programs including city-wide recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, labor relations, training and professional development; providing advice, problem mitigation/resolution, and counsel to city officials and staff regarding human resource issues; and supervising professional and administrative support staff.

(Ord. No. 10-666, § 13, 8-3-10.)

2.19.040 Human resources director – Qualifications.

The human resources director shall have any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, human resources management, psychology, or a related field, and progressively responsible experience administering human resources functions.

(Ord. No. 10-666, § 13, 8-3-10.)

2.19.050 City clerk.

A. Appointment and confirmation. The position of city clerk shall be filled by appointment by the mayor and confirmation by a majority of the city council.

B. Duties. The city clerk shall serve as clerk of the council, manage city’s records system, administer Public Records Act and policies related to city records, maintain and update information about the city, council, and council-appointed commissions/committees, prepare and ensure timely publication of public notices, and serve as election official.

C. Qualifications. The city clerk shall have any combination equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in information science, library science, archives and records management, business/public administration and actual managerial or operational experiences in entity-wide records and information management field. Certified municipal clerk designation preferred.

(Ord. No. 10-666, § 13, 8-3-10.)