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provide efficient and courteous personnel services to the general public, active and former employees and their family members;
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| 2. |
negotiate fair and reasonable successor labor agreements with our nine
(9) bargaining units without overburdening City taxpayers; |
| 3. |
formulate, disseminate and carryout policies and procedures consistent
with various labor agreements and in accordance with applicable
federal, state and local statutes;
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| 4. |
preserve management rights;
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| 5. |
promote harmonious labor-management relations to enhance employee morale, motivation and productivity;
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| 6. |
investigate employee and union complaints and resolve conflicts to avoid costly legal disputes or arbitration hearings;
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| 7. |
coordinate employee benefit programs available to active and former employees as well as their eligible family members; and |
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create a safe work environment that utilizes the full potential of all members of our diverse workforce. |