§ 34-69. Chief human resources officer—Appointment, term, removal, and compensation.

(a)

The department head (appointing authority) in charge of the department of human resources management shall be designated as the chief human resources officer, who shall have been found through prior investigation to be competent, honest, trained, and experienced in personnel administration and management, and who shall possess the prescribed education and experience required for this position as determined by the county manager. The chief human resources officer shall be in known sympathy with the application of merit principles and sound business practices in public employment. The chief human resources officer shall also serve as the executive agent for the personnel board, in addition to other duties as the department head.

(b)

The chief human resources officer shall be recommended by the county manager and confirmed by a majority vote of the board of commissioners. The chief human resources officer shall take the same oath of office as the county commissioners and shall give bond in a penal sum to be fixed by the board of commissioners for faithful performance.

(c)

The chief human resources officer shall hold office during good behavior and may be removed by the county manager for cause only, after being notified in writing stating the reasons for such removal. If removed, the chief human resources officer shall be given an opportunity to appeal such removal to the board of commissioners and to answer any charges. The chief human resources officer shall have not less than 15 working days following the county manager's action to make such appeal. The statement of reasons and answer or transcript of hearing shall be filed with the secretary of state as public record.

(d)

The term of office for the chief human resources officer shall be four years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The incumbent chief human resources officer shall be eligible for reappointment.

(e)

The chief human resources officer shall be paid a reasonable salary as may be fixed by the board of commissioners based on the recommendation of the county manager.

(1982 Ga. Laws (Act No. 1501), page 4896, § 4; 15-1198, Exh. A, 1-6-16; 16-1066, Exh. A, 12-7-16)