TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
SUBJECT: Classification Specification
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ☐
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider adoption of Resolution No. 24-018 approving minor, clarifying amendments to the classification specification for General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer.
Staff Contact:
Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - High-Performing Workforce
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
Classification specifications are important tools providing the basis for a variety of administrative and personnel decisions, which contribute to the goal of a High Performing Workforce and the strategic initiative of Recruitment, Training, and Retention. These documents clearly delineate job functions, competencies, and other elements such as physical requirements and special environmental conditions. Current and accurate classification specifications provide essential administrative tools supporting organizational workforce planning, recruiting efforts, compensation determination, and employee development.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no budgetary or fiscal impact associated with staff’s recommendation.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The last significant revision to the General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer classification specification occurred in August 2022. More recently, input on proposed revisions was sought from the District’s General Manager, District Secretary, Interim General Counsel and Bob Murray & Associates (the Board’s executive search firm). Based on that review, only minor revisions to the classification are proposed to include language regarding the need to 1) provide legal advice on locally- and federally-funded procurement activities; and 2) provide legal advice and interpretation of Federal, State, and local statutory requirements and associated regulations issued by agencies including the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, and California Public Utilities Commission.
The remaining amendments involve minor verbiage changes to better reflect job duties, the elimination of duplicative language and the reorganization of text.
Staff recommends that the Board approve Resolution 24-018 adopting the proposed amendments.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
The advantage of revising the General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer classification specification is to provide a description that represents the evolving work of the District and the current work being performed.
There are no disadvantages to revising this classification specification.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
Staff considered maintaining the existing classification specification as-is; however, since the Board will be recruiting to fill this position soon, staff felt it best to update it even though the amendments are considered minor.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
Staff Report 22-453 - Board Officer Classification Specifications
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 24-018 and Related Exhibit
Prepared by:
Linda Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
In Collaboration with:
Valerie Gaeta-Phillips, Bob Murray & Associates
Approved/Reviewed by:
Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
Shayna van Hoften, Interim General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer