| Section | 901. | Department of Personnel; Commissioner. |
| 902. | Powers and duties. | |
| 903. | Division of Personnel Services | |
| 904. | Division of Civil Service Administration |
Section 901. Department of Personnel; Commissioner; divisions. There shall be a Department of Personnel headed by a Commissioner, who shall be appointed by the County Executive subject to confirmation by the County Legislature for a term of six years. Within such departments there shall be a Division of Personnel Services and a Division of Civil Service Administration and Enforcement.
Amended by Local Law No. 3-2025
Section 902. Powers and duties.
Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, the Personnel Commissioner shall:
(a) The Commissioner of Personnel shall have, with reference to the civil service of the County, the powers and duties of a county municipal civil service commissioner as provided by the Civil Service Law, and the Commissioner of Personnel shall be subject to supervision and control by the State Civil Service Commission as are county civil service commissions, as are county personnel officers.
(b) Enforce all countywide Policies and Procedures for County Employees.
(c) Foster and develop programs for the improvement of employee effectiveness, including programs for training and development, safety, health and counseling, with a focus on opportunities for the promotion of minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
(d) Perform such other and related duties as shall be required or delegated to the Commissioner by the County Executive or the County Legislature.
Amended by Local Law No. 3-2025
Section 903. Division of Personnel Services.
The Division of Personnel Services shall be responsible for the presentation, implementation, and management of employee benefits for all County employees in accordance with County policy and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.
Added by Local Law No.3-2025
Section 904. Division of Civil Service Administration.
The Division of Civil Service Administration shall be responsible for administering and enforcing the provisions of Civil Service Law within Erie County.
Added by Local Law No.3-2025
Article 9 was formerly numbered Article VIII.