§ 1-8. Administration of the Personnel System and Manual

The City Manager shall administer all aspects of the personnel administration in accordance with these rules in compliance with City Ordinance, and the laws of the State of New Mexico and the United States of America.

Henceforth the City Manager may, with sole discretion, appoint a designee to fulfill any or all responsibilities of administration of this manual as deemed appropriate, except those specifically reserved to the City Manager by statute.

The City Manager shall:

1.

Develop, maintain, and apply these procedures for the recruitment, compensation, promotion, training, discipline, and related aspects of personnel management for all personnel under the City's jurisdiction;

2.

Maintain the classification and pay plans of the City;

3.

Recommend to the City Commission such new or revised personnel rules as are deemed necessary and desirable;

4.

Issue supplemental regulations and directives necessary for the effective implementation of these rules, which shall not invalidate the effect of these rules;

5.

Approve contractual arrangements with any qualified person or agency for the performance of technical and professional services required in the establishment and operation of the personnel program;

6.

Delegate to Department Directors the responsibilities and authorities described herein and such others as are deemed necessary for successful administration of the personnel program; and

7.

Maintain or cause to be maintained an adequate employment record of each employee, including a record of official acts under these policies.

(Ord. No. 1547 , 1-19-18)