ORDINANCE No. 182513

* Create a new Nonrepresented classification of Chief Planner, which is exempt from classified service. (Ordinance)

The City of Portland ordains:

Section 1. The Council finds:

1.  In accordance with the policies established by the City Council and based on a classification and compensation review, the Bureau of Human Resources is creating a new Nonrepresented classification, effective January 12, 2009.

2.  A critical element of this classification is exercising independent judgment in the formulation of policies that have citywide impact or importance.

3.  Accordingly, the Director of the Bureau of Human Resources recommends that employees hired into this classification on or after the effective date of this ordinance shall be excluded from the classified service, as provided by the City Charter and Human Resources Administrative Rules.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:

a.  The following classification is being created:

JCN  Job Class          Range     Effective Date

7757  Chief Planner           14    January 12, 2009

b.  Employees hired into this classification shall be excluded from the classified service.

Section 2.  The Council declares that an emergency exists in order that this classification and compensation action may occur without delay; therefore, this ordinance shall be in force and effect from after its passage by the Council.

Passed by the Council, February 04, 2009    GARY BLACKMER

Auditor of the City of Portland

Mayor Sam Adams            By /s/ Susan Parsons

Office of Management and Finance            Deputy

Kenneth L. Rust: Yvonne L. Deckard: Kenneth Carter

January 20, 2009

BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 98-2009

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 182513