§ 86-32. Policy.

The rules and regulations set out in this article are based on merit principles and provide a means to ensure:

(1)

That all personnel actions, including recruitment, selection and advancement of employees, shall be on the basis of their relative knowledge, skills and abilities.

(2)

That employment in the service of the county shall be made attractive as a career and each employee shall be encouraged to render his best service to the county.

(3)

That suitable and adequate compensation is provided to all employees.

(4)

That training is provided as needed for high-quality performance and to promote career development.

(5)

Retention of employees on the basis of the adequacy of their performance, correction of inadequate performance, and separation of employees whose inadequate performance cannot be corrected.

(6)

Fair treatment of applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, or physical or mental handicap, and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights as citizens.

(7)

That employees are protected against coercion for partisan political purposes and are free to exercise their rights as citizens to express their opinions and to cast their votes.

(Ord. No. 81-19, § 1.02, 9-3-81)