(a) Powers and Duties. The Personnel Management Division shall perform the following functions:
(1) Coordinate and manage the recruitment and hiring of employees;
(2) Coordinate and manage the evaluation, discipline, and separation of employees;
(3) In cooperation with the Finance Department, undertake labor negotiations with the various collective bargaining units of the City;
(4) Undertake and promote activities, programs, and services which are of importance to the wellbeing of City employees;
(5) Manage and maintain employee personnel files;
(6) Coordinate and assist the Civil Service Commission in the administration of the City's Civil Service Rules and Regulations; and
(7) Manage and oversee workers' compensation claims filed by City employees;
(8) Coordinate with the Insurance Review Committee and make recommendations to the Appointed Officials regarding health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance for the City's employees;
(9) Assure City compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Affordable Care Act, and any other applicable federal or state laws;
(10) Assure compliance with the City's equal opportunity policies and affirmative action programs; and
(11) Handle general employee relations matters as requested by the appointed officials.
(b) Additional Powers and Duties. The Personnel Management Division may also perform any other functions consistent with the management of personnel and the administration of personnel programs as may be necessary or as the Xenia City Code, state law, or other ordinances or resolutions of the Council may designate, or as requested by the Administrative Steering Committee.
(Ord. 2022-40. Adopted 10/27/22)