(A) Generally. The Department of Personnel shall be responsible for the development of uniform administration of personnel policies for the city.
(B) Responsibilities and duties. Responsibilities and authorities assigned to this Department shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) Develop and promulgate, subject to adoption by the Common Council, one citywide personnel policy, and other regulations and procedures as necessary for all departments and offices of the city;
(2) Develop and provide Personnel Manual and Handbook for employees of the city;
(3) Provide and administer a system of uniform wages, salaries, and group health and life benefits for employees of the city;
(4) Ensure equal employment opportunities for employment with the city;
(5) Conduct substance abuse testing as required by applicable ordinances and regulations of the city;
(6) Provide uniform practices for hiring of city employees;
(7) Provide other services and perform duties as may be assigned by the Mayor; and
(8) Comply with any local, state, or federal requirements relating to employment and employment practices.
(C) Employment practices.
(1) To ensure compliance with state and federal laws and the equal employment opportunity requirements of the city, no person shall be employed by the city or its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, or subunits unless the individual has complied with any and all requirements of the Department of Personnel.
(2) (a) The City Controller shall pay no person until all requirements have been met.
(b) Further, the Personnel Department is hereby authorized and empowered to issue regulations to ensure compliance with position descriptions and the salary and wage ordinance submitted annually by the Mayor and adopted by the Common Council.
(Prior Code, § 32.006) (Ord. 0-00-0003, passed 2-18-2000)