HB445 By Representatives Williams (JW) and Sessions RFD County and Municipal Government Rd 1 04-APR-17

SYNOPSIS: This bill would relate to Class 1 and Class 2 municipalities operating under a countywide civil service system and would authorize the municipality to establish an optional program for the hiring and pay of public safety employee.

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

Relating to Class 1 and Class 2 municipalities operating under a countywide civil service system; to provide an option for hiring of public safety employees.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA:

Section 1. This act shall only apply in Class 1 and Class 2 municipalities.

Section 2. (a) Any Class 1 or Class 2 municipality operating under a countywide civil service system may establish a program for the recruitment, testing, interviewing, and hiring of all public safety employees. Any municipality electing this option shall notify the director of the civil service system in the county in writing and provide a copy of the human resources policies and procedures manual adopted by the municipal governing body or its delegated authority. The human resources policies and procedures manual shall include personnel policy guidelines, hiring policies, operational standards, employee management, equal employment opportunities, policies, and harassment complaint policies, in the workplace to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations.

(b) At the discretion of the municipality, any public safety employee exceeding performance standards may be paid, during the working test period, at a rate up to, but not in excess of, the mid-range of the pay plan established for the position. Upon recommendation of the municipality and approval of the director of the civil service system in the county, special adjustments in steps within the grade or range of any class may be established.

(c) Classified public safety employees hired by the municipality shall be subject to all the rights and protections provided by the laws and rules of the countywide civil service system board. Nothing in this section shall limit or impede the right of a classified employee to file a complaint or grievance pursuant to the rules of the board.

(d) The municipality shall be subject to an annual audit by the civil service system board in the county conducted by a certified professional in to ensure compliance with the human resources policy of the municipality and board law and rules.

Section 3. All laws or parts of laws which conflict with this act are repealed.

Section 4. This act shall become effective immediately following its passage and approval by the Governor, or its otherwise becoming law.

Municipalities

Class 1 Municipalities

Class 2 Municipalities

Law Enforcement Officers

Firefighters

Civil Service Systems