General Government & Social Services Committee

Summary

Meeting Overview

The General Government & Social Services Committee convened on September 13, 2016, at 1:00 PM with Susan Lamb presiding as the meeting chair. The committee addressed three agenda items during the session, focusing primarily on administrative matters and informational presentations related to human resources and diversity initiatives.

The committee accomplished several key tasks during the meeting, including the approval of a committee summary and receiving two informational presentations. The first presentation covered minority recruitment and retention efforts, while the second addressed findings from a human resources management audit. Both presentations provided committee members with important updates on personnel-related matters within the organization.

The meeting involved three recorded motions and votes, demonstrating active deliberation among committee members on the matters at hand. No public comments were heard during this session, indicating the meeting focused primarily on internal committee business and administrative updates. All agenda items were successfully addressed, with the committee summary receiving formal approval and the two informational items providing valuable insights for future policy considerations.

Attendance

The following members were present at the September 13, 2016 meeting:

• Susan Lamb
• Angela Evans
• James Brown
• Amanda Bledsoe
• Shevawn Akers
• Jake Gibbs
• Peggy Henson
• Richard Moloney
• Jennifer Scutchfield (arrived late)

Absent: • F. Brown

Late Arrival: • Jennifer Scutchfield

Nine members attended the meeting, with one member absent and one member arriving after the scheduled start time.

Votes and Decisions

The committee took three unanimous votes during the September 13, 2016 meeting.

Approval of July 5, 2016 Committee Summary 0:00 Amanda Bledsoe motioned to approve the July 5, 2016 Committee Summary, with a second from Shevawn Akers. The motion passed unanimously with 6 ayes and 0 nays. Voting in favor were Susan Lamb, James Brown, Amanda Bledsoe, Shevawn Akers, Jake Gibbs, and Richard Moloney.

Remove HR Management Audit from Committee 2:20 Amanda Bledsoe made a motion to remove the HR management audit from the committee, seconded by Peggy Henson. The motion passed unanimously with 9 ayes and 0 nays. All nine committee members voted in favor: Susan Lamb, Angela Evans, James Brown, Amanda Bledsoe, Shevawn Akers, Jake Gibbs, Peggy Henson, Richard Moloney, and Jennifer Scutchfield.

Adjournment 2:20 Amanda Bledsoe motioned to adjourn the meeting, with Shevawn Akers providing the second. The motion to adjourn passed unanimously with 9 ayes and 0 nays. All committee members present voted in favor: Susan Lamb, Angela Evans, James Brown, Amanda Bledsoe, Shevawn Akers, Jake Gibbs, Peggy Henson, Richard Moloney, and Jennifer Scutchfield.

All three motions received unanimous support from the committee members present, with no opposition or abstentions recorded on any vote.

Approval of Committee Summary

0:00 The committee addressed the approval of the summary from their July 5, 2016 meeting as the first item on their agenda. Susan Lamb served as the key speaker for this agenda item.

The committee reviewed the previously distributed summary document from the July 5, 2016 meeting and discussed its contents. Following their review and discussion, the committee voted to approve the meeting summary.

The agenda item was successfully approved without any recorded objections or significant concerns raised during the discussion process.

Minority Recruitment & Retention

0:30

James Brown introduced agenda item 2, focusing on minority recruitment and retention efforts within the organization. Commissioner Bastin delivered a presentation outlining current initiatives and challenges across various divisions.

Commissioner Bastin presented an overview of ongoing minority recruitment efforts, detailing strategies being implemented across different organizational divisions. The presentation covered current recruitment practices and their effectiveness in attracting diverse candidates to various positions.

During the discussion, participants identified several barriers that impede successful minority recruitment. These obstacles were examined as part of the broader conversation about improving diversity within the organization's workforce.

The meeting addressed potential budgetary solutions that could help overcome identified recruitment challenges. Discussions centered on how financial resources might be allocated or reallocated to support more effective minority recruitment and retention programs.

This agenda item served as an informational presentation, providing commissioners and attendees with an update on current diversity efforts and ongoing challenges. The discussion highlighted both existing initiatives and areas where improvements could be made to enhance minority recruitment and retention across the organization's various divisions.

The presentation and subsequent discussion established a foundation for understanding the current state of minority recruitment efforts while identifying specific barriers and potential financial solutions that could be pursued to improve diversity outcomes within the organization.

Human Resources Management Audit

1:30

Beth Beldon presented updates on the implementation of recommendations from the Novak group aimed at improving Human Resources services. The presentation focused on ongoing efforts to enhance HR operations and address previously identified deficiencies in the department's processes.

Key improvements discussed included initiatives to reduce hiring timeframes and increase transparency in HR procedures. These changes were part of a broader effort to implement the Novak group's recommendations for strengthening the organization's human resources management capabilities.

The presentation was informational in nature, with Beldon providing status updates on the various improvement initiatives currently underway. The agenda item served to keep stakeholders informed about progress being made in addressing the HR management audit findings and implementing the recommended changes to improve service delivery.