2646873v6 - updated 01/13/2021
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. _______________ C.M.S.
INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER [IF APPLICABLE]
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CIVIL SERVICE
BOARD THE EXEMPTION OF THE CLASSIFICATION OF
MANAGER, PLANNING FROM THE OPERATION OF CIVIL
SERVICE
WHEREAS, the Oakland City Charter Section 902(f) requires that City Council recommend positions for exemption f rom Civil Service prior to Civil Service Board approval of such exemption; and
WHEREAS, the Manager, Planning is recommended for exemption from Civil Service due to its placement in the organization, lines of authority, reporting relationships within the department, as well as the position’s duties, pay grade and independence of action; and
WHEREAS, the Manager, Planning is an expert level classification in various aspects of urban planning and development, possessing advanced credentials, functioning as a consultant to department heads, the City Administrator, and professional and management staff; and
WHEREAS, the Manager, Planning is a management level position with overall responsibility for planning operations staff that is required to utilize a high degree of independence in carrying out the goals and objectives of the City Administrator and City Council; the scope of responsibilities is broad and complex, and the individual in the classification must deal with challenging, sensitive, and confidential matters; and
WHEREAS, the incumbent in the Manager, Planning position is expected to exercise considerable discretion in carrying out the City’s mission for with there is a high consequence of error; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the City Council of Oakland hereby recommends to the Civil Service Board that the classification of Manager, Planning be exempted from the requirements of civil service; and be it
2 FURTHER RESOLVED: That that the Civil Service Board is hereby requested to approve such exemption
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, KALB, KAPLAN, REID, TAYLOR, THAO AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the
City of Oakland, California