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 for the Career Service. 

The board also hears grievances in non-union matters also pertaining to the Pierce County Personnel system.