DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Charleston, S.C., City Code ch. 2, art. V

in effect

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 2-220 Establishment.

Sec. 2-220. - Establishment. There is hereby established a department to be known as the department of human resources and organizational development. (Ord. No. 2006-598, § 2, 12-19-06; Ord. No. 2016-148, § 1, 11-10-16)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 2-221 Duties and responsibilities of department.

Sec. 2-221. - Duties and responsibilities of department. The department shall be responsible for the development and enforcement of employment related policy, procedure, and developmental programs and shall advise, direct and monitor employee relations, benefits, wellness, training, grievances, job requirements and employee services or such other duties as may be delegated to it by the mayor or city council. (Ord. No. 2006-598, § 2, 12-19-06; Ord. No. 2016-148, § 1, 11-10-16)

Charleston, S.C., City Code § 2-222 Administration; duties of director.

Sec. 2-222. - Administration; duties of director. (a) The administration, direction and control of the department shall be under the supervision of the director of human resources and organizational development, who shall be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council. (b) The director of the department of human resources and organizational development shall be responsible for the management and administration of employee services of department by developing and enforcing employment-related policy and organizational development programs. The director of the department of human resources and organizational development acts as the city's equal employment opportunity officer and is responsible for the administration and enforcement of EEO activity and compliance. The director of the department of human resources and organizational development advises, directs and monitors human resources activities, such as employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits, wellness, training, grievances and shall be responsible for such other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated to him or her from time to time by the mayor or city council. (Ord. No. 2006-598, § 2, 12-19-06; Ord. No. 2016-148, § 1, 11-10-16)

Source: City of Charleston, South Carolina, Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinance (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICO_CH2AD_ARTVDEHUREORDEFetched: 11/7/2026