Chapter 2.10
EMPLOYEE SERVICES DEPARTMENT*

Sections:

2.10.010    Department created.

2.10.020    Employee services director – Position created and appointment.

2.10.030    Qualifications.

2.10.040    Duties and powers.

2.10.050    Salary.

*Cross reference(s) – Personnel, title 2, subtitle IV.

2.10.010 Department created.

There is hereby created the employee services department for the purpose of performing all human resource functions of the city. The department shall be supervised by the employee services director who shall serve as its director, who shall have complete charge of all of the work of the department, and who shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the department.

(Ord. No. 3512, § 3, 6-6-00)

2.10.020 Employee services director – Position created and appointment.

There is hereby created the position known as employee services director. The position is created in accordance with the City of Kent Policies and Procedures Manual. The employee services director shall be appointed by the mayor in accordance with the provisions of the City of Kent Policies and Procedures Manual solely on the basis of professional experience, education, and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the department.

(Ord. No. 3512, § 3, 6-6-00)

2.10.030 Qualifications.

The employee services director must have the following or equivalent qualifications: he or she must be a graduate of a recognized college or university and have at least five (5) years’ experience in personnel management or similar fields as deemed appropriate to the position by the appointing authority.

(Ord. No. 3512, § 3, 6-6-00)

2.10.040 Duties and powers.

It shall be the duty of the employee services director to:

1. Develop, implement, and administer personnel policies and procedures for all departments of the city.

2. Act as equal employment opportunity officer and administer the equal employment opportunity program for the city.

3. Perform all personnel functions, risk management, and insurance administration functions as established in the city policies and procedures manual and as may be directed from time to time by the mayor.

4. Direct and assist in the professional development of personnel.

The employee services director shall perform such other duties as the city council, mayor, or city administrator may direct or as may be required by the laws of the state.

(Ord. No. 3512, § 3, 6-6-00)

2.10.050 Salary.

The salary of the employee services director shall be that as established in the annual city budget.

(Ord. No. 3512, § 3, 6-6-00)