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• Chair Norman Powell inquired as to what a clearance background check is. Captain Wallace responded and indicated that a background check is performed on all Board and Commission Members, Volunteers and Information Technology employees that work within the Police Department. 2. Human Resources Board Standing Rules — Norman Powell, Chair • Chair Norman Powell presented the Standing Rules of the Human Resources Board for review and approval. Board Member Eibs motioned to approve the policy with the following revisions; section (7) item (D) change the term "members" to "membership." The motion was seconded by Board Member Melendez. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Review of Human Resources Personnel Policies and Procedure — Jeremy Hammond, Deputy Human Resources Director • Deputy Human Resources Director Jeremy Hammond presented the Board with two (2) policies for review and approval. The policies presented were Types of Positions, Appointments, and Status Dates in City Employment (1-3) and Overtime Compensation for Non-Safety Management Employees and Administrative Leave (11-6). • Board Member Melendez motioned to accept the policies as presented, with a second by Board Member Eibs. The motioned passed unanimously. 4. Summer Work Experience Program Update—Jeremy Hammond, Deputy Human Resources Director • Deputy Director Jeremy Hammond informed the Board that an outside Consultant is currently working on finding creative ways to fund and continue the Summer Work Experience Program. • Mr. Hammond asked the Board for contacts/resources to fund the Summer Work Program. 5. Confirmation Date and Location for Management Personnel Grievance - Jeremy Hammond, Deputy Human Resources Director • The date for the Hunter Personnel Grievance is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. May 13, 2013 in the Art Pick Council Chambers, City Hall. 6. Human Resources Director Updates - Rhonda Strout, Human Resources Director • Director Strout invited the Board to attend the Wellness Fair that is scheduled for May 22nd at City Hall in the Breezeway from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Ms. Strout informed the Board that the City of Riverside has a partnership with Cal Baptist University that offers City employees a thirty percent tuition discount and classes held on-site. • Director Strout informed the Board that June is National Safety Month and the Human Resources Department is working on launching a city-wide Safety Campaign. • Employee Relations Officer Steven Espinoza provided a handout and review of the first quarter 2013 Labor and Employee Relations statistics. • Human Resources Director Rhonda Strout provided the Board with a verbal overview of separation statistics for the 1 st quarter of 2013. 7. Future Discussion Items — Norman Powell, Chair • No items identified. • Next Meetings: May 13, 2013 Council Chambers at 1:00 p.m. (Grievance Hearing) June 3, 2013, City Hall 2nd floor conference room at 4:00 p.m. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. by Chair Norman Powell. Minutes submitted by: Colene Torres Page 2 of 2