1st Engrossment - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
A bill for an act
relating to Scott County; authorizing adoption of personnel rules; modifying
veterans' preference.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the Scott County personnel director
shall prepare personnel rules, which shall be effective upon approval by the Scott County
Board. The rules shall provide, among other things, for:
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(1) preparation of a classification plan and classification of positions within the
jurisdiction of the personnel department in accordance with the plan;
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(2) creation and maintenance of applicant pools and finalist pools;
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(3) administration of an active system of employee recruitment and selection
designed to attract sufficient numbers of well-qualified people to meet the needs of
public service;
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(4) establishment of procedures for the recruitment, selection, and advancement of
personnel consistent with merit system principles and modern business practices;
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(5) establishment of procedures ensuring nondiscriminatory and fair treatment of
applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration according to state
law; and
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(6) establishment of procedures for suspension or termination or other disciplinary
action, including procedures for appeal of actions by appointing authorities with respect
to suspension or termination or other disciplinary action.
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Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 197.455, veterans' preference in Scott
County must be administered according to Minnesota Statutes, section 43A.11.
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