STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: October 27, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
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 Dallas City Code amending Section 34-4 and adding new Sections 34-22.2 through 34-22.4, and 34-24.2 (1) amending the definitions; (2) adding provisions for quarantine leave, (3) mental health leave for peace officers, (4) compassionate leave; (5) paid parental leave; (6) providing a saving clause; (7) providing a severability clause; and (8) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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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City Attorney's Office review and modify Chapter 34 of the Dallas City Code (City of Dallas Personnel Rules) to address outdated and/or obsolete information, changes to federal and state laws, and changes to updated City processes and procedures.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)
On September 24, 2014, City Council authorized an ordinance amending Chapter 34, "Personnel Rules," of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 34-3, 34-22, 34-23, 34-24, 3425, 34-27, 34-28, 34-35, 34-38, 34-39, 34-40, and 34-43, as amended by Resolution No. 14-1597; Ordinance No. 29480.
On September 22, 2015, City Council authorized an ordinance amending Chapter 34, "Personnel Rules," of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 34-9, 34-22, 34-23, and 34-32 to amend provisions of the personnel rules relating to employee benefits to comply with federal law and eliminate the requirement that certain employees take sick leave or vacation leave in increments of six hours, one-tenth hour, or one-hour by Resolution No. 15-1791; Ordinance No. 29883.
On September 28, 2016, City Council authorized an ordinance amending Chapter 34, "Personnel Rules," of the Da...
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