The Personnel Joint Committee is an on going "standing" committee. The Personnel Joint Committee shall:
(A) Study and become familiar with the state and federal legislation/requirements for employment and personnel matters;
(B) Assist the Mayor, at his/her request, in the preparation of the budget for the personnel related expenditures;
(C) Assist the Mayor in worker recruitment, selection and interview and make recommendations as appropriate;
(D) Review current and future establishment of personnel policies procedures and make recommendations as appropriate;
(E) Advise, evaluate and recommend to the Mayor and the council all personnel matters in the city regarding the following areas of concern:
(1) Position classification.
(2) Pay plan.
(3) Application and examination.
(4) Appointments.
(5) Probationary periods.
(6) Nepotism.
(7) Promotions, demotions, transfers, disciplinary actions.
(8) Performance appraisal.
(9) Training.
(10) Attendance and leave.
(11) Appeals and grievance procedures.
(12) Benefit and retirement programs.
(13) Workplace polices: harassment, drugs, smoke.
(14) City vehicles.
(15) Workers safety.
(16) Other personnel related matters as appropriate.
(17) Coordination with other public departments in the city.
(F) Review all policies and procedures regarding personnel and make recommendations as appropriate;
(G) Review all other matters pertaining to city personnel matters and by which the name of the committee implies;
(H) Carefully examine into and report upon all matters referred to them by the mayor and council and use due diligence thereon;
(I) Meet no less than monthly; and
(J) Be provided administrative support and materials as deemed necessary by the Mayor to assist in carrying out the aforementioned duties.
(Ord. 03-820, passed 10-27-03)