A. Function. Responsible for carrying out Code of Ordinances, Chapter 70 Personnel.
B. Department Director Qualifications. Charter §§ 604 and 705 speak to general qualifications. Merit system rules and regulations define qualifications and appointment process.
Editor's Note: Sections 604 and 705 of the Charter provide:
§ 604. Qualifications.
The heads of departments, offices, and agencies shall be selected solely on the basis of education, training, experience and professional, executive and administrative abilities; and such other qualifications as may be set forth in this Charter. (See § 705.)
§ 705. Compensation of heads of departments, offices and agencies.
The compensation of all heads of departments, offices and agencies under the direction of the Mayor shall be proposed by the Mayor and approved by ordinance. Compensation of all other employees shall be set in accordance with the uniform pay plan established by City Council in the Personnel Code. All such heads of departments, offices and agencies need not be residents of the City at the time of appointment, but after appointment shall reside in the City. City residency shall be required within 12 months of being appointed.
C. Department Director Duties.
(1) Recruit, hire, assign and reassign employees.
(2) Training.
(3) Performance evaluation.
(4) Discipline and discharge.
(5) Employee benefit programs.
(6) Risk and safety programs.
(7) Worker's Compensation.
(8) Labor Negotiations.
(9) Insurance Analysis.
(10) Civil Service Programs.