(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Administrative Code, the Human Resources Director is authorized to settle grievances filed pursuant to valid memoranda of understanding in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for class action grievances, and not to exceed $50,000 for any individual grievances, or for any individual who is part of a class action settlement. All settlements pursuant to this Section shall require the approval of the City Attorney and certification by the Controller of the existence of sufficient funds to pay the settlement in the appropriate department budget.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Administrative Code, appointing officers are authorized to settle grievances filed pursuant to valid memoranda of understanding in an amount not to exceed the equivalent of 45 days of a grieving employee's compensation. All settlements pursuant to this Section shall be in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Department of Human Resources and shall require the approval of the City Attorney and certification by the Controller of the existence of sufficient funds to pay the settlement in the appropriate department budget.
(c) The Human Resources Director shall file with the Board of Supervisors on a quarterly basis, beginning July 15, 1997, for the period of April 1, 1997 through June 30, 1997, a written report identifying and summarizing all settlements approved under the provisions of this Section.
(Added by Ord. 96-97, App. 3/21/97; amended by Ord. 390-98, App. 12/24/98)