Consultation with city employees.
San Antonio City Code § 2-137
in effectSec. 2-137. - Consultation with city employees.
(a) City management will consult with employees and registered employee organizations on terms and conditions of employment through the employee-management committee established by this division in accordance with the process established by this division.
(b) This division does not apply to an employee whose terms and conditions of employment are governed by a collective bargaining agreement authorized by state law or to an employee organization authorized to engage in collective bargaining with the city on behalf of its members.
(c) Nothing in this division is intended nor shall it be construed to authorize collective bargaining, a collective bargaining agreement of any type or characterization, or to recognize a registered employee organization as a bargaining agent for any group of employees. The city is not obligated to implement any issue discussed during consultations and retains the right to unilaterally determine employment conditions for employees.
(d) In this division:
(1) Consultation means that the employees, representative(s) of registered employee organizations, and city management shall meet to discuss terms and conditions of employment affecting employees. Although no party is required to agree to a proposal, it is expected that all participants will consult in good faith to reach consensus on issues and matters raised.
(2) Employee means an individual employed by the city, but does not include a confidential, or managerial employee or an employee described by subsection (b).
(3) Confidential employee means an employee:
a. Who has access to confidential or discretionary information regarding the formulation of city policy or procedures;
b. Whose functional responsibilities or knowledge concerning employee relations makes the employee's membership in an employee organization incompatible with that employee's duties; or
c. Who is the executive secretary of the chief administrator or executive officer of a department.
(4) Managerial employee means an employee who:
a. Is engaged predominantly in executive functions, or
b. Charged with the responsibility of directing the effectuation of management policies and practices.
(5) Terms and conditions of employment means wages, salaries, hours and other terms and conditions of employment with the city, including but not limited to:
a. Compensation and incentive plans;
b. Polices related to employee attendance, leave and hours of employment;
c. Recommendations concerning employee health insurance, life insurance and other employee benefits;
d. The grievance process (but not an individual or group grievance that is to be considered pursuant to that process);
e. Recommendations made to the legislature concerning the terms and conditions of covered employees;
f. Training, safety, and equipment; and
g. All other issues related to working conditions, wages, hours and conditions of employment.
(Ord. No. 99630, § 1, 8-26-04)
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