File #: 23-376   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/3/2023 In control: County Board
On agenda: 9/12/2023 Final action: 9/12/2023
Title: ADOPTING A RECRUITMENT POLICY TO THE PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK
Attachments: 1. Exec. Sum., 2.
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ADOPTING A RECRUITMENT POLICY TO THE PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK
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WHEREAS, the Human Service Committee from time to time recommends that additions be made to the Kane County Personnel Handbook to provide guidance and establish procedures for County departments to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations; and

WHEREAS, a policy is needed to ensure the best possible candidate for all open positions within Kane County; and

WHEREAS, to ensure current employees are aware of open positions and have the opportunity to apply for those they are qualified for; and

WHEREAS, Kane County believes in promoting from within when possible.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Kane County Board that the Recruitment Policy as set forth below is hereby added to the Kane County Personnel Policy Handbook.



RECRUITMENT

Policy

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the best possible candidate for all open positions within Kane County, and to ensure current employees are aware of open positions and have the opportunity to apply for those they are qualified for. Kane County believes in promoting from within when possible, and is committed to employing the best candidates for approved, vacant positions and engaging in effective recruitment and selection practices in compliance with all applicable employment laws. Kane County provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees.

Eligibility

This policy applies to all vacant positions in departments under the jurisdiction of the Board. The hiring manager and human resource department may elect not to post certain positions when there are lawful, nondiscriminatory bases for doing so with written approval of the Department Head and the Executive Director of Human Resources.

Definitions

Hiring Manager: The department head or their designee who will be coordinating and conducting the hire on behalf of the departm...

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