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Receive a report on Civil Service Rule considerations involving hearing procedures and get any additional direction from the Commission
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HUMAN RESOURCES' RECOMMENDATION
Receive a report on Civil Service Rule considerations involving hearing procedures and provide further direction.
SUMMARY
Following the Civil Service hearing which concluded in May 2017, the Civil Service Commission expressed the desire to streamline the hearing process. In August 2017, the Department of Human Resources presented the Commission with some ideas of the types of Rule changes the department was conceptualizing, and asked the Commission for any additional direction. This report updates the Commission on the current status of the changes, and provides a glimpse at the proposed edits currently being discussed with bargaining unit exclusive representatives.
DISCUSSION
Between February 1 and May 10, 2017, the Commission conducted a discrimination complaint hearing. The hearing concluded after eight (8) sessions, and a final determination was issued by the Commission on May 10, 2017.
As an administrative law hearing body, the Commission has broad authority to conduct hearings in an efficient manner and which do not conflict with the Civil Service Rule Section XIII, Civil Service Commission Hearings. The Commission has expressed a desire to make the hearing process more efficient. In an effort to make better use of the parties' time, the County Human Resources Department provided an initial list of proposed Civil Service Rule revisions to the Commission at the August 2017 meeting and asked for further direction.
Process changes for considerations include:
* Imposing limitations to repetitive testimony;
* Hearings are conducted informally, but motions are made in accordance with the Rules and witnesses are examined pursuant to California Evidence Code;
* Requiring parties meet prior to the hearing to pre-mark exhibits and identify exhibits each can agree to prior...
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