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Chapter 16 — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY›Article XI — A: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

SEC. 16.202. DEFINITIONS.

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Unless the context requires otherwise, the words and phrases set forth in Sections 16.202.1 through 16.202.15, inclusive, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in said sections.

SEC. 16.202.1.

"Confidential employee" means an employee who is privy to recommendations or decisions of City and County management affecting employee relations.

SEC. 16.202.2.

"Consult" means to communicate verbally or in writing between management and registered employee organizations, the exclusive representative, or, if applicable, individual employees, for the purpose of presenting and obtaining views or advising of intended actions.

SEC. 16.202.3.

"Days" means calendar days.

SEC. 16.202.4.

"Employee organization" means any organization or joint council of organizations which includes employees of the City and County, and which has as one of its purposes representing such employees in their relations with the City and County.

SEC. 16.202.5.

"Bargaining unit" means a unit established pursuant to Section 16.210 of this Ordinance.

SEC. 16.202.6.

"Management employee" means any employee, as designated by the Human Resources Director or designee, who has a high degree of policymaking and managerial responsibility with respect to the formulation, coordination, interpretation and execution of policy, including but not limited to the direction and supervision of subordinates.

SEC. 16.202.7.

"Mediation" means effort by an impartial third party to assist in reconciling a dispute between an appointing power and a recognized employee organization over a matter subject to meeting and conferring through interpretation, suggestion and advice.

SEC. 16.202.8.

"Meet and confer in good faith" means that representatives designated by the City and County and representatives of recognized employee organizations, shall have the mutual obligation personally to meet and confer in order to exchange freely information, opinions and proposals, and to endeavor to reach agreement on matters within the scope of representation.

SEC. 16.202.9.

"Commission" means the Civil Service Commission of the City and County of San Francisco as established pursuant to Section 10.100 of the San Francisco Charter.

SEC. 16.202.10.

"Professional employees," for the purpose of this Ordinance, means employees engaged in work requiring specialized knowledge and skills attained through completion of a recognized course of instruction, including, but not limited to, attorneys, physicians, registered nurses, engineers, architects, teachers, and various types of physical, chemical, and biological scientists.

SEC. 16.202.11.

"Exclusive Representative" means an employee organization which, in accordance with the MMBA, has been:

(a) chosen by the majority of employees in a bargaining unit to represent them, pursuant to Section 16.211 of this Ordinance; and

(b) certified by the Civil Service Commission pursuant to Section 16.211

SEC. 16.202.12.

"Registered employee organization" means an employee organization which has been registered with the Human Resources Director or designee, as provided in Section 16.209 of this Ordinance.

SEC. 16.202.13.

"Scope of representation" means matters relating to employment conditions and employee relations, including wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment. The scope of representation shall not include consideration of the merits, necessity or organization of any service or activity provided by law or executive order.

SEC. 16.202.14.

"Supervisory employee" means any employee, as designated by the Human Resources Director or designee, who has authority to hire, assign, evaluate or discipline other employees, or to adjust their grievances, or effectively to recommend any such action.

SEC. 16.202.15.

"Peace Officer" means an individual elected, appointed, or employed to serve in the position of peace officer as defined in California Penal Code 830.1.

(Amended by Ord. 313-76, App. 7/30/76; Ord. 296-10, File No. 101157, App. 12/3/2010; Ord. 17-12, File No. 111067, App. 2/7/2012, Eff. 3/8/2012; Ord. 75-14, File No. 140226, App. 5/28/2014, Eff. 6/27/2014)

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  1. Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 2 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
  3. Chapter 2A — EXECUTIVE BRANCH
  4. Chapter 2B
  5. Chapter 3 — BUDGET PROCEDURES
  6. Chapter 4 — CITY BUILDINGS E UIPMENT AND VEHICLES , Q,
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  8. Chapter 6 — PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
  9. Chapter 7 — DISASTER COUNCIL
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  11. Chapter 9A — FARMERS' MARKET
  12. Chapter 9B — FLEA MARKET
  13. Chapter 10 — FINANCE TAXATION AND OTHER FISCAL MATTERS ,,
  14. Chapter 10A — [REQUEST FOR SHERIFF’S SERVICES]
  15. Chapter 10B — SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES
  16. Chapter 10C — REIMBURSEMENT FOR TOWING AND STORAGE OF VEHICLES
  17. Chapter 10D — [RESERVED] CHAPTER 10E: PLANNING MONITORING
  18. Chapter 10F
  19. Chapter 10G
  20. Chapter 10H — RECOVERY OF COSTS OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE
  21. Chapter 11 — FRANCHISES
  22. Chapter 12 — HOUSING AUTHORITY
  23. Chapter 12A
  24. Chapter 12B — [REDESIGNATED]
  25. Chapter 12C — [REDESIGNATED]
  26. Chapter 12D — MINORITY/WOMEN/LOCAL BUSINESS UTILIZATION
  27. Chapter 12E — BAN ON CITY USE OF GAS-POWERED LANDSCAPING EQUIP…
  28. Chapter 12F — IMPLEMENTING THE MACBRIDE PRINCIPLES – NORTHERN …
  29. Chapter 12G — PROHIBITION ON USE OF PUBLIC FUNDS FOR POLITICAL…
  30. Chapter 12H — IMMIGRATION STATUS
  31. Chapter 12I — CIVIL IMMIGRATION DETAINERS
  32. Chapter 12J — CITY BUSINESS WITH BURMA PROHIBITED
  33. Chapter 12K — [REDESIGNATED]
  34. Chapter 12L
  35. Chapter 12M
  36. Chapter 12N — LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND …
  37. Chapter 12O — [REDESIGNATED]
  38. Chapter 12P — [REDESIGNATED]
  39. Chapter 12Q — [REDESIGNATED]
  40. Chapter 12R — [REDESIGNATED]
  41. Chapter 12S — WORKING FAMILIES CREDIT PROGRAM
  42. Chapter 12T — [REDESIGNATED]
  43. Chapter 12U
  44. Chapter 12V — [REDESIGNATED]
  45. Chapter 12W — [REDESIGNATED] 1
  46. Chapter 12X — [REPEALED]
  47. Chapter 12Y
  48. Chapter 12Z — [REDESIGNATED]
  49. Chapter 13 — JAILS AND PRISONERS
  50. Chapter 14 — [REDESIGNATED]
  51. Chapter 14A — DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
  52. Chapter 14B — LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION AND NON-DI…
  53. Chapter 14C — [EXPIRED]
  54. Chapter 15 — MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE
  55. ▸ Chapter 16 — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY
    Overview
    1. SEC. 16.1. MILITARY LEAVES – PAYMENT OF SALARIES FOR THIRTY-DA…
    2. SEC. 16.2. MILITARY LEAVES – AUTHORIZED FOR SEA DUTY ABOARD GO…
    3. SEC. 16.3. HOURS OF CITY OFFICES.
    4. SEC. 16.4. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY.
    5. SEC. 16.5. CESAR CHAVEZ DAY.
    6. SEC. 16.6. REPRESENTATION OF CITY AND COUNTY IN CERTAIN ORGANI…
    7. SEC. 16.7. REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUNERAL COSTS.
    8. SEC. 16.8. EMPLOYEE REGIONAL DISASTER SUPPORT PROGRAM.
    9. § 16.9
    10. Article II — VACATIONS
    11. Article IV — RETIREMENT
    12. Article IV — A RESIGNATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS AND OTHER APPOINT…
    13. Article V — SALARY AND WAGE DEDUCTIONS
    14. Article VIII — [RESERVED] ARTICLE VIII-A: ACCIDENT PREVENTION
    15. Article IX — BONDING OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
    16. Article X — [RESERVED] ARTICLE XI: DISABILITY BENEFITS
    17. ▸ Article XI — A: EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
      Overview
      1. SEC. 16.200. TITLE OF ORDINANCE.
      2. SEC. 16.201. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
      3. SEC. 16.202. DEFINITIONS.
      4. SEC. 16.203. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION.
      5. SEC. 16.204. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
      6. SEC. 16.205. UTILIZATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES.
      7. SEC. 16.206. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS.
      8. SEC. 16.207. EMPLOYEE RIGHTS.
      9. SEC. 16.208. DESIGNATION OF MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND CONFID…
      10. SEC. 16.209. PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATI…
      11. SEC. 16.210. ESTABLISHMENT OF BARGAINING UNITS.
      12. SEC. 16.211. PROCEDURE FOR RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIO…
      13. SEC. 16.212. DECERTIFICATION.
      14. SEC. 16.213. UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES – PEACE OFFICERS AND MANAG…
      15. SEC. 16.214. ELECTION OF REMEDIES FOR UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES A…
      16. SEC. 16.215. PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY PROCESSING UNFAIR…
      17. SEC. 16.216. SANCTIONS FOR UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES – PEACE OFFI…
      18. SEC. 16.217. MEETING AND CONFERRING IN GOOD FAITH.
      19. SEC. 16.218. EMPLOYEES MEETING ON CITY AND COUNTY TIME.
      20. SEC. 16.219. DUES DEDUCTION.
      21. SEC. 16.220. SEPARABILITY.
    18. Article XI — B: EMPLOYEE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
    19. Article XI — D: EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS
    20. Article XII — CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY OF PEOPLE APPL…
    21. Article XIII — ELECTION OF TRUSTEES FOR THE RETIREMENT BOARD, …
    22. Article XIV — [RESERVED] ARTICLE XV: HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM
    23. Article XVI — [RESERVED] ARTICLE XVII: EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA PLAN
  56. Chapter 17 — PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITIES
  57. Chapter 18 — PAYROLL PROCEDURE
  58. Chapter 19 — PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERA ORDINANCE
  59. Chapter 19A — PUBLIC HEALTH
  60. Chapter 19B — ACQUISITION OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
  61. Chapter 20 — SOCIAL SERVICES
  62. Chapter 21 — ACQUISITION OF COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
  63. Chapter 21A — HEALTH-RELATED COMMODITIES AND SERVICES
  64. Chapter 21B — CORE INITIATIVES ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS, DRUG O…
  65. Chapter 21C — [REDESIGNATED]
  66. Chapter 21D — FOOD PURCHASES AT HOSPITALS OPERATED BY THE DEPA…
  67. Chapter 21E — GOODS OR SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR INCARCERATED PER…
  68. Chapter 21F — SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION SOCIAL…
  69. Chapter 21G
  70. Chapter 21H — PROCUREMENT OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION
  71. Chapter 22 — RADIO COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  72. Chapter 22A — INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
  73. Chapter 22B — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
  74. Chapter 22C — PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS
  75. Chapter 22D — OPEN DATA POLICY
  76. Chapter 22E — CITY-OWNED FIBER-OPTIC FACILITIES
  77. Chapter 22G — OFFICE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
  78. Chapter 22H — DESIGNATION UNDER HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY A…
  79. Chapter 22I — OFFICE OF CYBER SECURITY AND DUTIES OF THE CHIEF…
  80. Chapter 22J — ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS
  81. Chapter 23 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
  82. Chapter 23A — SURPLUS PUBLIC LANDS ORDINANCE
  83. Chapter 24 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  84. Chapter 24A — ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE LOCAL RENT SUPPLEMENT P…
  85. Chapter 24B — RELOCATION APPEALS BOARD
  86. Chapter 25 — STREET LIGHTING
  87. Chapter 26 — [RESERVED]
  88. Chapter 27 — HEALTHY NAIL SALON RECOGNITION PROGRAM
  89. Chapter 28 — ADMINISTRATIVE DEBARMENT PROCEDURE
  90. Chapter 29 — FINDINGS OF FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FEASIBILITY
  91. Chapter 29A — APPROVAL OF POWER PLANT PLANNING CODE SEC. 303 C…
  92. Chapter 29B — CHILD CARE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR CITY AND CITY-F…
  93. Chapter 30 — CENTRALIZATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
  94. Chapter 31 — CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PROCEDURES A…
  95. Chapter 32 — RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
  96. Chapter 33 — COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
  97. Chapter 33A — LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONVE…
  98. Chapter 34 — NOTIFICATION TO ASSESSOR CONCERNING ZONING RECLAS…
  99. Chapter 35 — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL AND PDR COMPATIBILITY AND PROTE…
  100. Chapter 36 — COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS AREA PLANS AND PROGRAMS
  101. Chapter 37 — RESIDENTIAL RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION OR…
  102. Chapter 37A — RENT STABILIZATION AND ARBITRATION FEE
  103. Chapter 37B — MIDTOWN PARK APARTMENTS
  104. Chapter 37C — [EXPIRED]
  105. Chapter 38 — COMMERCIAL LANDLORDS; ACCESS IMPROVEMENT OBLIGATI…
  106. Chapter 39 — [RIGHT TO RETURN TO REVITALIZED PUBLIC HOUSING]
  107. Chapter 40 — HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT LOAN PROGRAM
  108. Chapter 41 — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
  109. Chapter 41A — RESIDENTIAL UNIT CONVERSION AND DEMOLITION
  110. Chapter 41B — COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE ACT
  111. Chapter 41C — TIME-SHARE CONVERSION ORDINANCE
  112. Chapter 41D — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL VISITOR POLICIES
  113. Chapter 41E — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL MAIL RECEPTACLE ORDINANCE
  114. Chapter 41F
  115. Chapter 41G — RESIDENTIAL HOTEL COVID-19 PROTECTIONS
  116. Chapter 41H — [EXPIRED]
  117. Chapter 42 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  118. Chapter 43 — MUNICIPAL FINANCE LAW
  119. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS SEC. 43.1.1. TITLE.
  120. Title 2 — FINANCING RESIDENCES SEC. 43.1.7. LOANS FOR RESIDENC…
  121. Title 3 — BONDS
  122. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
  123. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS SEC. 43.2.1. TITLE.
  124. Title 2 — FINANCING FACILITIES
  125. Title 3 — BONDS SEC. 43.2.17. ISSUANCE OF BONDS.
  126. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS SEC. 43.2.27. LIBERAL CONSTR…
  127. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS SEC. 43.10.1. TITLE.
  128. Title 2 — PROVISIONS RELATING TO FORMATION OF DISTRICTS SEC. 4…
  129. Title 3 — PROVISIONS RELATING TO BONDS SEC. 43.10.18. ALTERNAT…
  130. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS SEC. 43.10.22. LIBERAL CONST…
  131. Title 5 — CHANGE PROCEEDINGS SEC. 43.10.26. ALTERNATE PROCEDUR…
  132. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS SEC. 43.15.1. TIT…
  133. Title 2 — RESIDENCES SEC. 43.15.6. LOANS TO QUALIFIED 501(c)(3…
  134. Title 3 — BONDS SEC. 43.15.15. ISSUANCE OF BONDS; LOANS TO QUA…
  135. Title 4 — SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS SEC. 43.15.25. LIBERAL CONST…

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