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(a)There is created the Personnel Board of Shelby County.
(b)(1) The personnel board shall be comprised as follows:
a. One member elected by the regular employees in the classified service of the county. Initial appointment for two years.
b.
One board member shall be appointed by the majority appointee of the judge of probate, tax assessor, and tax collector. Initial appointment for three years.
c.
One member appointed by the County Commission of Shelby County. Initial appointment for four years.
(2)No member of the board, at the time of appointment nor for three years prior to appointment, shall have held a classified or unclassified service position, public office, nor have been a candidate for public office. No member of the board can be a relative of a candidate for public office, an
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(a)
There is created the Personnel Board of Shelby County.
(b)(1) The personnel board shall be comprised as follows:
a. One member elected by the regular employees in the classified service of the county. Initial appointment for two years.
b.
One board member shall be appointed by the majority appointee of the judge of probate, tax assessor, and tax collector. Initial appointment for three years.
c.
One member appointed by the County Commission of Shelby County. Initial appointment for four years.
(2) No member of the board, at the time of appointment nor for three years prior to appointment, shall have held a classified or unclassified service position, public office, nor have been a candidate for public office. No member of the board can be a relative of a candidate for public office, an elected official, or a classified or unclassified service employee of the county. Vacancies during the unexpired terms shall be filled for the remainder of the term and shall be filled in the same manner as originally filled. Upon the expiration of a term, future appointments shall serve a term of four years.
(3)
Each member of the board shall receive from the General Fund of Shelby County thirty dollars ($30) for each meeting of the board they attend.
(4)
The board shall annually elect a chair from one of its members who will preside at all board meetings for a period of one year. The board shall adopt reasonable rules regulating its procedures. All board members, including the chair, shall vote on all matters before the board.
(5)
Members of the board shall take the constitutional oath of office which shall be filed in the office of the judge of probate.
(6)
Any member of the board who becomes a candidate for or is appoint-ed to or elected to a public office vacates his or her office as a member of the board.
(7) Any member may be replaced during his or her term of appointment should the member fail to attend the established board meetings.
(8) Each member shall be a resident and registered voter of Shelby County and maintain the residency and registration.
(9) Members of the board can serve a maximum of two terms.
(c) The personnel board shall do all of the following:
(1) Meet in regular session at least quarterly and at other times as necessary to transact the business of the board.
(2) Promulgate policies, rules, and regulations as are necessary to carry out this part and to develop a comprehensive civil service system.
(3)
Review, approve, disapprove, or modify administrative actions and conduct of the personnel system through the director.
(4) Hear and render decisions relative to appeals from regular employees in the classified service concerning disciplinary actions of dismissal, demotion, and suspension without pay. As a result of these hearings, the board may support the appointing authority’s action, modify the action, or over-turn the action.
(5) The board shall have the power to administer oaths, take depositions, and issue a subpoena for the attendance of witnesses and production of papers necessary in connection with any hearing. The director shall perform and assist with the necessary activities in gathering information. The sheriff or some other law enforcement officer of the county shall serve all processes of the board. In case a person refuses to obey a subpoena, the board may invoke the aid of the Circuit Court of Shelby County. It shall be the prerogative of the board in legal matters, to be represented by either the county attorney or to employ independent counsel to represent it in the enforcement of this part. The employment of legal counsel requires the authorization by the commission.
(6) Conduct inquiry and investigation as to the force and effect of this part and the operation of the merit system program.
(7) Transact such other business within the purview of the board and within the intent of this part.
(8) Submit recommendations to the commission for cost-of-living adjustments to the pay plan. The director shall adjust all pay grades within the pay plan by the appropriate percentage or dollar amount. The commission shall perform its fiduciary responsibilities and powers over county revenue in the maintenance of the pay plan and benefits plans. The comprehensive classification plan review as required by this part shall be subject to the approval of the board and the commission.