Chapter 3.08
COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Sections:
3.08.010 Rule prescription, amendment and enforcement powers.
3.08.020 Classification of positions.
3.08.030 Conferences regarding appointments.
3.08.040 Hearings on amendments.
3.08.050 Studies and recommendations.
3.08.070 Employee’s right to be heard.
3.08.010 Rule prescription, amendment and enforcement powers.
Subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors, the Civil Service Commission shall prescribe, amend and enforce rules for the classified service. These “Civil Service Rules” shall make effective the provisions set forth in Chapters 3.04 through 3.28 SCCC, and shall have the force and effect of law. [Ord. 5298 § 2, 2019; Ord. 455-A, 1954; prior code § 4.05.200].
3.08.020 Classification of positions.
The Civil Service Rules shall provide for the classification of all positions in the classified service, the creation and adjustment of classes of positions, and approved class specifications containing a descriptive title, a definition outlining duties and responsibilities, and the minimum qualifications for each class of position. [Ord. 5298 § 2, 2019; Ord. 455-A, 1954; prior code § 4.05.220].
3.08.030 Conferences regarding appointments.
The Civil Service Rules shall provide that the Commission may confer with the department heads or officers possessing the power to appoint concerning the qualifications for a position to be filled. In the event a position to be filled is considered by the Commission and the appointing authority to be peculiar and specific to one office the Commission shall consider the input of such appointing authority as to the qualifications for the position to be filled, the type of examination to be given and the contents of the examination to be given; where this occurs, the appointing authority may be present at any oral examination given to applicants for the position but shall not participate as an examiner. [Ord. 5298 § 2, 2019; Ord. 648, 1960; Ord. 455-A, 1954; prior code § 4.05.230].
3.08.040 Hearings on amendments.
The Civil Service Rules shall provide for the holding of hearings on the adoption of amendments to the rules. [Ord. 5298 § 2, 2019; Ord. 455-A, 1954; prior code § 4.05.240].
3.08.050 Studies and recommendations.
The Civil Service Rules shall provide that the Civil Service Commission may make studies and recommendations on subjects within its area of responsibility and the manner of administering programs within such areas. [Ord. 5298 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2847, 1980; Ord. 455-A, 1954; prior code § 4.05.250].
3.08.060 Power to subpoena.
In any investigation or hearing conducted by the Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Limited Civil Service System or the Civil Service Rules, the Commission shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and documents pertinent to the investigation or hearing, and each Commissioner shall have the power to administer oaths to witnesses. [Ord. 5298 § 2, 2019; Ord. 455-A, 1954; prior code § 4.05.260].
3.08.070 Employee’s right to be heard.
The Civil Service Rules shall provide that employees in the classified service are given a reasonable opportunity by the Commission to be heard in their own behalf if they are affected by changes in classifications. [Ord. 5298 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2847, 1980; Ord. 455-A, 1954; prior code § 4.05.270].