Motion seeks review of how city departments write their own personnel rules

Councilmember Tim McOsker asks the Personnel Department to report on department-specific staffing policies and who approves them.

City Council· posted Sep 4Motion

City departments such as Public Works and the Police Department set their own personnel rules, and this motion asks for a review of whether those rules match citywide standards and labor obligations. Tim McOsker, seconded by Heather Hutt, asks the Personnel Department, with the City Attorney, City Administrative Officer, and Chief Legislative Analyst, to report with recommendations.

What happens next

Personnel Department to report back with recommendations if the Council adopts the motion

How the Council voted on this file
Yes No Absent
  1. 14–0–1
Official portrait of Tim Mcosker
Tim Mcosker

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