The Personnel Board conducts hearings on appeals by employees who are members of the Pierce County Career Service. Appeals may be on a variety of Human Resource/personnel matters, including:
- Methods of examination
- Appointment or promotion
- Suspensions
- Disciplinary demotions
- Dismissal/discharge
For a detailed description of the Personnel Board and its role related to Career Service employees, see chapters 3.40 and 3.48 of the
Administrative Guidelines.
The board also hears grievances in non-union matters also pertaining to the Pierce County Personnel system.