Vote: adopted

Item Text

36. MARICOPA COUNTY EMPLOYEE MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES Approve the use of existing guidelines for determining which positions will and will not be covered by the County’s Employee Merit System in compliance with changes to A.R.S. §11-352 which go into effect on July 3, 2015. A.R.S. §11-352, as revised, no longer specifies positions which may be removed from a board adopted employee merit system. That authority transfers to the Board of Supervisors and therefore a determination regarding employee merit system coverage should be clarified when the new law goes into effect. Pending the creation and adoption of new guidelines by the board, the guidelines currently in use shall apply with the following positions eligible for removal from the Maricopa County Employee Merit System: County Manager, Deputy County Managers, and Assistant County Managers Chief Deputies of Elected Officials Department Directors and Deputy Directors One position in each department that reports to the Director or Deputy Director Certain FLSA exempt level administrative positions (the level and type of administrative positions currently removed from coverage will apply pending new board guidelines, however, the 10 percent cap previously found in A.R.S. §11-352 is removed) Contract and temporary positions These guidelines apply to all County Elected Offices and appointed departments as well as the Flood Control District, the Library District, and the Stadium District. This agenda item does not impact elected officers, employees who are covered under the Law Enforcement Officers Merit System or those in the Judicial Branch. (C-31-15-042-6-00)

Attachments (1)

Vote — approved

Steve Gallardo	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain
Clint Hickman	abstain
and Clint Hickman	yes
Denny Barney	abstain
Gallardo Assessor	yes
Steve Chucri	yes

27.REVISIONS TO MARICOPA COUNTY EMPLOYEE MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES1) Modify the Maricopa County Employee Merit System Eligibility Guidelines approved by the Board June 24, 2015 by adding an additional guideline; “Other positions as approved by the Board”.2) Allow Appraiser Supervisor positions to be excluded from the County’s Employee Merit System.These changes are effective May 8, 2017. The Merit System Eligibility Guidelines were originally approved by the Board on June 24, 2015 (C-3

Item Text

27. REVISIONS TO MARICOPA COUNTY EMPLOYEE MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES 1) Modify the Maricopa County Employee Merit System Eligibility Guidelines approved by the Board June 24, 2015 by adding an additional guideline; “Other positions as approved by the Board”. 2) Allow Appraiser Supervisor positions to be excluded from the County’s Employee Merit System. These changes are effective May 8, 2017. The Merit System Eligibility Guidelines were originally approved by the Board on June 24, 2015 (C-31-15-042-6-00). (C-31-15-042-6-01)

Vote — approved

Steve Gallardo	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain
Clint Hickman	abstain
Denny Barney	abstain
Steve Chucri	yes

42.MARICOPA COUNTY EMPLOYEE MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES - REVISIONExpand the guidelines for determining which positions will and will not be covered by the County’s Employee Merit System in compliance with A.R.S. §11-352.Over the past several years, the County has been working to mirror best practices in order to have an engaged and exemplary customer service focused workforce. Some of the major enhancements include:• Revisions to the Employee Merit System Resolution to promote lean and 

Item Text

42. MARICOPA COUNTY EMPLOYEE MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES - REVISION Expand the guidelines for determining which positions will and will not be covered by the County’s Employee Merit System in compliance with A.R.S. §11-352. Over the past several years, the County has been working to mirror best practices in order to have an engaged and exemplary customer service focused workforce. Some of the major enhancements include: • Revisions to the Employee Merit System Resolution to promote lean and efficient government and eliminate antiquated practices • Updating personnel policies to build a high performing workforce • Automating the onboarding process through system enrichments • Forming workforce transformation teams to streamline and improve personnel processes and timeliness • Restructuring the employee performance management and employee discipline procedures Approval of this agenda item will continue the County’s workforce transformation efforts to use best practices to hire and retain a qualified workforce. The following positions have been removed by appointed departments or are eligible for removal by Elected Offices from the Maricopa County Employee Merit System: As of June 24, 2015: • County Manager, Deputy County Managers, and Assistant County Managers • Chief Deputies of Elected Officials • Department Directors and Deputy Directors • Managers • One position in each department that reports to the Director or Deputy Director • Personal staff of elected officials, executive county management, and department directors • Contract and temporary positions • Deputy Constables pursuant to ARS 22-131 • Other positions approved by the Board Newly Proposed: Effective February 12, 2018 • Supervisors • Professionals and above (typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher) The Merit System Eligibility Guidelines were originally approved by the Board on June 24, 2015 (C-31-15-042-6-00) and revised on April 26, 2017 (C-31-15-042-6-01). (C-31-15-042-6-02)

Vote — approved

Steve Gallardo	abstain
Bill Gates	abstain
Clint Hickman	abstain
Denny Barney	abstain
Steve Chucri	yes

53.MARICOPA COUNTY EMPLOYEE MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES REVISIONApprove the amended Maricopa County Employee Merit System Eligibility Guidelines, originally adopted on June 24, 2015 (C-31-15-042-6-00).Over the past several years, the County has been working to mirror best practices in order to have an engaged and exemplary customer service focused workforce. Some of the major enhancements include:• Revisions to the Employee Merit System Resolution to promote lean and efficient government

Item Text

53. MARICOPA COUNTY EMPLOYEE MERIT SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES REVISION Approve the amended Maricopa County Employee Merit System Eligibility Guidelines, originally adopted on June 24, 2015 (C-31-15-042-6-00). Over the past several years, the County has been working to mirror best practices in order to have an engaged and exemplary customer service focused workforce. Some of the major enhancements include: • Revisions to the Employee Merit System Resolution to promote lean and efficient government and eliminate antiquated practices • Updating personnel policies to build a high performing workforce • Automating the onboarding process through system enrichments • Forming workforce transformation teams to streamline and improve personnel processes and timeliness • Restructuring the employee performance management and employee discipline procedures The following amendments have been made to the Guidelines including certain positions removed by appointed departments and positions which are eligible for removal by Elected Offices from the Maricopa County Employee Merit System: Effective July 3, 2015: • County Manager, Deputy County Managers, and Assistant County Managers • Chief Deputies of Elected Officials • Department Directors and Deputy Directors • One position in each department that reports to the Director or Deputy Director • Certain FLSA exempt level administrative positions (later clarified to include: 1) Managers, 2) Deputy Constables pursuant to ARS 22-131(C), 3) Personal staff of elected officials, executive county management, and department directors) • Contract and temporary positions Effective April 24, 2017: • “Other positions approved by the Board” (added to Guidelines) • County Appraiser Supervisor positions Effective February 12, 2018: • Supervisors • Professionals and above (typically requires a bachelor’s degree or higher) Effective July 16, 2018: Approve amended Guidelines to add to the current Guidelines these positions that will no longer be covered by the Merit rules to include: • All non-sworn and non-detention positions The Merit System Eligibility Guidelines were originally approved by the Board on June 24, 2015 (C-31-15-042-6-00) and revised on April 26, 2017 (C-31-15-042-6-01) and February 7, 2018 (C-31-15-042-6-02). (C-31-15-042-6-03)

Attachments (1)