(a) Exclusive County rights. Notwithstanding any provisions of this title to the contrary, it is the exclusive right of the County to determine the purposes and objectives of each of its constituent offices and departments; to set standards of services to be offered to the public; to determine the methods, means, personnel, and other resources by which the County's operations are to be conducted; and to exercise control and discretion over its organization and operations.
(b) County rights regarding employees. Subject to an executed memorandum of agreement, it is also the right of the County to direct its employees; to hire, promote, transfer, assign, or retain employees; to establish reasonable work rules; to demote, suspend, discharge, or take other appropriate disciplinary action against its employees for just cause, in accordance with the Charter and other applicable laws; and to relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or other legitimate reasons.
(c) Section to be part of each memorandum of agreement. This section is part of each memorandum of agreement executed between the County and an exclusive representative.
(d) No limitation on grievances. Nothing in this section denies the right of an employee to submit a grievance under the provisions of this title.
(e) Changes resulting from memorandum of agreement. If the County and an exclusive representative execute a memorandum of agreement that removes class titles from or adds class titles to a certified bargaining unit, the Personnel Officer shall have authority to effect the agreed upon changes to the certified bargaining unit as of the effective date of the agreement.
(1985 Code, Art. 8, § 4-106) (Bill No. 65-97)