13-1569 City Code Adding a Human Resources and IS Director PositionsCITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO..I ~?~ - ~ 5 ~
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING; TITLE 1, CHAPTER 8, SECTION lA: SPECIFIC
APPOINTMENTS BY MAYO ~r , BY ADDING A HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
POSITION AND AN INFO ATION SERVICES DIRECTOR POSITION; AND
AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8C-2: DUTIES OF CITY ATTORNEY, BY
REMOVING HUMAN RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITY AS SET FORTH IN 1-8C-2J;
AND AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 8, BY ADDING ARTICLE E: CITY HUMAN
RESOURCES DIRECTOR .,AND SECTIONS;1-8E-1: APPOINTMENT; TERM OF
OFFICE; AND 1-8E-2: DUTIES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council seek to add a Human Resources Director position
to directly oversee the management and development of the City's Human Resource Department
and functions; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of creating said position is to improve the overall efficiency and
effectiveness of human resource systems and operations throughout the organization; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor with the consent of the city council may add appointed positions as
necessary to effectively operate the city; and
WHEREAS, by adding a Human Resources Director position, the position of City Attorney
will no longer oversee, manage, and direct the human resources function for the city of
Meridian;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Title 1, Chapter 8, Section lA, of the Meridian City Code shall be amended
as follows:
1-8-1: APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR:
A. Specific Appointments: The mayor, with the consent of the city council, shall appoint all
department directors of the city of Meridian including city attorney, public works director, chief
of police, fire chief, community development director, parks and recreation director, human
resources director, information services, and chief financial officer. The mayor with the consent
of the city council may add or change other appointed positions as necessary to effectively
operate the city. Additionally, pursuant to the Idaho Code the mayor with the consent of the city
council shall appoint a city treasurer and city clerk. (Ord. 12-1503, 2-14-2012)
Section 2. That Title 1, Chapter 8, Article C, Section 2, of the Meridian City Code shall be
amended as follows:
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1-8C-2: DUTIES:
It shall be the duty of the city attorney and any deputy city attorney acting under the authority of the
city attorney to:
A. Provide the highest standard of legal ethics, accountability, and responsibility in representing the
client, the city of Meridian; and
B. Advise the mayor and council, as the client, on all legal matters related to the needs of the city of
Meridian; and
C. Provide legal opinions to the mayor and council when requested; and
D. Prepare all necessary ordinances and resolutions to facilitate the needs of the city of Meridian;
and
E. Review, as necessary, all contracts, agreements, or instruments for legal sufficiency to protect the
interests of the city of Meridian; and
F. Prosecute, defend, or oversee the representation of the city of Meridian in all matters civil or
criminal in courts of competent jurisdiction; and
G. Provide legal advice to departments, boards, commissions, or committees of the city of
Meridian, with the consent of the mayor and city council; and
H. Retain independent legal counsel and any additional legal services when necessary to further and
protect the interest of the city of Meridian; and
I. Attend the meetings of the city council and provide legal advice as requested by the mayor or city
council; and
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~.J. Perform any and all legal duties as directed in the interest of the city of Meridian. (Ord. 04-
1112,11-3-2004)
Section 3. That a new article, Article E, shall be added to Title 1, Chapter 8, to read as
follows:
ARTICLE E
CITY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
1-8E-1: APPOINTMENT; TERM OF OFFICE:
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A. The human resources department director shall be appointed b, the mayor, with the consent of
the city council, and shall hold office unless removed~pursuant to section 1-8-1 of this chapter.
B. The human resources department director may hire staff as ma, b~ e required to carry out the
duties set forth herein, Such staff shall serve under the supervision of the human resources
department director.
1-8E-2: DUTIES:
It shall be the duty of the human resources department director and any staff acting under the
authority thereof to:
A. Oversee, manage, and direct the human resources function for the city of Meridian; and
B. Serve as principal advisor to the mayor and city council on human resource issues; and
C. Ensure the city's human resource pro r~ ams, policies, and practices operate in compliance with
applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and audits; and
D. Establish and maintain records and reports in sufficient detail to furnish all information
necessary for roper administration of departmental activities and to form the basis for reports
required b, ty he mayor and city council; and
E. Keep informed as to the latest practices in the human resources field and implement, with the
approval of the mayor and city council, such new practices that will be of benefit to the city and
the public; and
F. Assist the mayor and city council to develop long term human resource goals for the ci , and
strate ie~ s to implement these o.~ als; and
G. Attend the meetings of the city council to provide human resource advice as requested by the
mayor or city council.
H. Perform or request criminal background investigation of all applicants offered employment,
contract employees and/or volunteers to whom criminal history is reasonably related to the
requirements of the position, including that which requires or madrequire the emplo, e
1. Handle or have access to secure areas, information, or records;
2. Exercise supervision over children;
3. Work on or around vehicles, equipment, chemicals, or firearms;
4. Gain access to or visit homes, businesses, or other property
5. Handle monetary accounts or transactions;
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6. Drive a City vehicle as a re u~part of employee's duties; or
7. Provide patient care.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be effective on the first day of October, 2013.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of , 2013.
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APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of , 2013.
APPROVED:
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NOTICE AND PUBLISHED SUMMARY
OF ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO I.C. § 50-901(A)
CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 13- 15 ~+
PROVIDING FOR
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 8, SECTION lA: SPECIFIC
APPOINTMENTS BY MAYOR, BY ADDING A HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
POSITION; AND AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8C-2: DUTIES OF
CITY ATTORNEY, BY REMOVING HUMAN RESOURCES RESPONSIBILITY AS
SET FORTH IN 1-8C-2J; AND AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 8, BY ADDING
ARTICLE E: CITY HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AND SECTIONS;1-8E-1:
APPOINTMENT; TERM OF OFFICE; AND 1-8E-2: DUTIES; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Idaho Code § 50-902: YES / NO
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ThirdReading: ---
STATEMENT OF MERIDIAN CITY ATTORNEY AS TO
ADEQUACY OF SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 13- i 5 ~,
The undersigned, William L.M. Nary, City Attorney of the City of Meridian, Idaho, hereby
certifies that he is the legal advisor of the City and has reviewed a copy of the attached
Ordinance no.13- of the City of Meridian, Idaho, and has found the same to be true and
complete and provides adequate notice to the public pursuant to Idaho Code § 50-901A(3).
DATED this day of _, 2013.
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William. L.M. Nary
City Attorney
SUMMARY ORDINANCE ADDING HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR POSITION AND AMENDING DUTIES OF CITY ATTORNEY