§ 2-2072. Duties of the review committee.

The Review Committee shall have the following duties, responsibilities, and functions.

(a)

To review and make recommendations concerning County personnel costs. The Review Committee shall conduct a comprehensive study of all employee compensation policies, and provide recommendations regarding salaries, wages and benefits. In making such recommendations, the Review Committee shall consider such factors as:

(1)

The current County pay structure as set forth in the adopted County Pay Plan.

(2)

The obligations and commitments adopted in the County's collective bargaining agreements.

(3)

The span-of-control ratios for managers and subordinates within the various service areas.

(4)

The preferences and desires of County employees as expressed through their collective bargaining representatives.

(5)

Comparison of the compensation paid to County employees with the compensation paid to employees of other public employers in the local area.

(6)

Comparison of the compensation paid to County employees with the compensation paid to private sector employees in the local area performing similar duties under similar conditions.

(7)

The County's fiscal condition and capacity to meet future personnel obligations.

(8)

The County's need to attract and retain qualified employees in order to provide efficient service to the public.

(9)

Policies governing the hiring of individuals separated pursuant to the Deferred Retirement Option Program.

(10)

Salary compression between supervisors and subordinates.

(11)

The County's classified civil service rules and other laws and rules designed to protect the rights of its employees.

(12)

Policies that govern continuing employment opportunities for civil service employees during periods of a reduction in force.

(b)

To periodically advise the Mayor and the County Commission regarding the appropriate compensation policies to meet the needs of the County, its employees and the public.

(c)

To submit a report in May 2010 and an annual report in February of each year thereafter to the Mayor and the County Commission recommending the appropriate compensation policies for County employees.

(d)

To promulgate rules consistent with this Ordinance for the conduct of its meetings and the discharge of its responsibilities.

(e)

To comply with all laws and regulations of the United States, the State of Florida, and Miami-Dade County, including, but not limited to, the laws relating to the keeping of records including the preservation of all audit rights.

(Ord. No. 09-109, § 1(3), 12-1-09)