To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Adoption of Resolution Delegating Authority for the County Director-Human Resources/Risk Management to Initiate Administrative Investigations and Contract for Related Third-Party Investigators
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Adopt Resolution _____ delegating authority for the County Director-Human Resources/Risk Management to initiate administrative investigations and contract for related third-party investigators.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Liability Fund (3524)
DISCUSSION:
Your Board has responsibility for supervision of the conduct of county officers and department heads. This responsibility includes the power to engage in investigations through use of county agents and officers and also via contracts with third parties.
One of the roles and responsibilities of the County Director- Human Resources/Risk Management is to administer and oversee the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development. Specifically relating to investigations, the purpose of a fact-finding investigation is to determine why an incident has occurred, establishing the facts which then inform what action may be required. An investigation is the first step in addressing a complaint. Its purpose is to discover all the relevant facts in a fair and objective manner.
Initiation of such administrative investigations has traditionally been the role of the Director-Human Resources/Risk Management. However, in order to avoid any ambiguity, it is recommended that your Board formally delegate authority to the Director-Human Resources/Risk Management for administrative investigations and to retain third-party invest...
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