DIVISION 2. - PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Narragansett, RI.

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Sec. 54-71. - Administration of merit system.#

The town manager shall administer the merit personnel system, benefits and procedures established by the rules of this article, including such supplemental personnel regulations as may be necessary for the effective implementation of this article.

(Code 1986, § 2-196)

Sec. 54-72. - Technical personnel services.#

The town manager, with the concurrence of council, may contract with any qualified person or agency for the performance of such technical services as may be needed in the establishment and operation of the personnel program.

(Code 1986, § 2-197)

Sec. 54-73. - Delegation of authority to acting town manager.#

In the temporary absence of the town manager, the acting town manager shall have full authority to act as the town's chief executive.

(Code 1986, § 2-198)

Sec. 54-74. - Delegation of authority to department heads.#

The town manager may delegate to department heads the authority to take personnel actions for their department in accordance with the rules of this article. This authority may not be redelegated by department heads.

(Code 1986, § 2-199)

Sec. 54-75. - Emergencies.#

In an emergency, the town manager shall have the power to make decisions involving town personnel not specifically covered by this article or the town Charter. Such action shall be reported to the council as soon as possible, but not later than its next regular meeting.

(Code 1986, § 2-200)

Sec. 54-76. - Departmental regulations.#

Subject to the approval of the town manager, a department head may adopt regulations to implement this article for the operation of his unit.

(Code 1986, § 2-201)

Sec. 54-77. - Testing.#

All applicants for employment with the town who are required to take a written examination administered by the town shall, within the time limits set by the town, pay to the town the amount set by the town to cover the cost of obtaining, processing and scoring the required written examination.

(Code 1986, § 2-202)