STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 13, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Human Resources
EXECUTIVE: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 34, "Personnel Rules" of the City Council Code by amending Sec. 34-4 Definitions, 34-6 Requirements for Induction, 34-17 Overtime and Paid Leave for Civilian Employees, Sec. 34-19 Work Hours, Paid Leave, and Overtime for Public Safety Employees, Sec. 34-22.3 Mental Health Leave, 34-22.4 Compassionate Leave, 34-24.2 Paid Parental Leave, 34-32 Health Benefits, 34-36 Rules of Conduct, and 34-38 Grievance and Procedures to (1) remove outdated language; (2) allow the employment of persons ages 15 in the seasonal position of lifeguard; (3) clarify leave types counted as work time for overtime calculation; (4) clarify leave types counted as sick time when computing overtime or compensatory leave; (5) allow additional mental health professionals to approve need for mental health leave; (6) expand the eligibility for compassionate leave; (7) correct typographical error; (8) clarify language in "come-back option" of health plan benefits; (9) include reference to teleworking in Rules of Conduct; and (10) add titles to the executives eligible to hear grievances - Estimated Annual Cost $134,057.80 - Financing: General Fund ($126,701.01), Enterprise Funds ($5,356.99), Internal Service Funds ($1,293.14), and Grant Funds ($706.67) - Actual costs may vary depending on demand (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
The Department of Human Resources and the City Attorney's Office review and modify Chapter 34 of the Dallas City Code (City of Dallas Personnel Rules) to address outdated and/or obsolete information, changes to federal and state laws, and changes to updated City processes and procedures.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
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