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261638 WHITE - CITY CLERK � �� (((��(((�� PINK � - FIi�ANCE ��}��Q CANlCi'{'Y -DEPAFITMENT GITY" OF. SAINT PATTL Council V V BLUE 4 �„�roR � File N0. , Y � +' Ordin��zce Ordinance N 0. � s�� _ � , Presented By Referred To �� .� �`1`�I� � Commi ttee: Date OuY of Committee By Date An administrative ordinance relating to labor relations; pro- viding procedures for the conduct of the collective bargaining proc�:ss. WHEREAS, it is the stated policy= of the City of Saint Paul to promote orderly and constructive labor-mana.gement relations, establish a system of uninterrupted bperations at the highest performance level and create an orderly system within which the � collective bargaining process can function; now therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: ° Section 1 Unresolved disputes, fragmented negotiations and the abs�G� _ of clear guidelines for settling disag�eements are injurious to good labor-management relations and th� well being of City employee�. With the foregoing in mind, the Council hereby establishes the -� follo�ing guidelines and procedures to iY'isure the collective bar- gaining process will function in a free and non-political atmosph��e: A. Le islative Res onsibilit . The final responsibility , for the co ective argaining process rests with the City Council. Accordingly� the Council sha.11: (1) Recognize by resolution exclusive representatives of employee organizations in accordance with state law. � (2) Approve and ratify by resolution the selection of labor consultants to aid and assist in labor COUNCILMEN Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: �� Butler Konopatzki In Favor Levine Meredith Against BY 9p�pqc Roedler Tedesco Mme.President��rHUrit Form Approved by City Attorney Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY-�1��-'� ' By Approved by Mayor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By � . . . • .�•_ � �J j��Q ' � �r��Vf,�'tJ , Page 2. relations activities �as determined by � the executive branch of government. (3) Approve and ratify by administrative ordinance, collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the designated representative of the City and the exclusive representative of an employee organization. (4) Approve as submitted final positions for arbi- tration when required by state law. B. Executive Res onsibilit . The administrative duties connecte wit an atten ant to the collective bargaining process are hereby delegated to the executive branch of government, pur- suant to the provisions of the City Charter. Accordingly, the office of the Ma.yor� through the City Administrator, shall: _ � _- (1) Select with the approval of the City Council labor relations consultants to assist in the collective bargaining process when �deemed necessary by the City Administrator to carry out the City' s responsibilities in an efficient and competent manner. : (2) Carry on the day to day collective bargaining process including, but not limited to, the planning, scheduling and conducting of nego- tiation sessions; the drafting and preparation of necessary documents and agreements in coordina- tion with the office of the City Attorney. (3) Administrate collective bargaining agreements in accordance with their terms and provisions as approved by the City Council. (4) Process grievances under collective bargaining agreements in coordination with the office of the City Attorney. - • , �.JL�t:�� , Page 3. (5) Ma.ke periodic reports to the City Council on the status and progress of the collective bargaining process. C. Res onsibility of Labor Re resentatives and E�m lo ees. To insure armonious la or-management relations and t e�air and efficient conduct of the collective bargaining process, it is essential that employees and their exclusive representatives comply with outlined procedures. Accordingly, they shall: (1) Conduct discussions and negotiatioris concerning terms and conditions of employment only with the designated representative of the City. (2) Submit written demands concerning desired changes in the terms and conditions of employment in accordance with a timetable to be established by the City A�ministrator and approved by the City Council. (3) Present grievances concerning terms and conditions of employment only in accordance with procedures outlined in the collective bargaining agreements or by other grievance procedure established by administrative ordinance of this Council. Section 2. Su ervision of Consultants. Labor relations consultants selecte in accor ance wit ection l herein and approved by the City Council shall take direction and be under the super- vision of the office of the City �ldministrator. The specific duties and responsibilities of consultants shall be set forth in an agreement to be approved by resolution of the City Council. WN11"E - CI-�Y CLERK 2��8 PINK �� - FINANCE GITY OF SAINT PAITL Council CANqR�t- DEPkRTMENT BLUE� - Ml�VOR File NO. • � . � � �' Ordin��ce � . �L - � • Ordinance N�. � �7�,.5 �' . Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after its passage, approval and publication, COUIVCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays �tx Butler (_ Konopatzki `�' In Favor Levine Meredith�� Against BY � Tedesco Mme.President��r HUrit Adopted by Council: Date A U G 1 �9� Form Approved by City Attorney Certif' sed by Cou '1 S ry By ��LyCO ' � By Approve Ma r: ate �� Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By By PUBLISHED /�u�a 41973 C� � �� ?�'. . . ��. l i ` e eaa� aeeeuao ■�e�e�� CITY OF SAINT PAUL OI+`FICE OF 7`HE CITY COUNCIL CITY HALL AND COURT HOUSE VICTOR J. TEDESCO SAINT PAUL. MINNESOTA 55102 MICHAEL H. SIRIAN Councilman P x o iv� ct i 2 i 2 2 s-4 4 s i Legislative Aide July 30, 1973 Mr. Harry E. Marshall City Clerk � 386 City Hall BUILDING Re: For the purpose of clearing committee referral calendar Dear Sir: Please be informed the following motion was adopted by the City Council Management and Personnel Committee at the meeting of July 24 in regard to consideration of Council File No. 261638, an ordinance on labor relations: "The Ma.yor be requested to sign the contract which the Council authorized on May 22, 1973, with Mr. Nathan Lipson for the year 1974 for labor negotiations." Yours truly, �� Victor J. Te sco Chairman, City Council Management and Personnel Committee • ' , ��C� , � CITY OF SAINT PAUL OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY July 11, 1973 KENNETH J. FITZPATRICK To the Honorable Council of the City of Saint Paul : Pursuant to your request I am enclosing an administra- tive ordinance relating to labor relations , providing an outline of procedures for the conduct of the col- lective bargaining process . Section 1 of the ordinance attempts to separate legis- lative and executive responsibilities and provide some basic guidelines ior labor representatives and employees . Section 2 places the supervision and direction of labor consultants selected in accordance with Section 1 under the office of the City Administrator. At the meeting of your hanorable body on July 10, 1g'73, a question was raised regarding the status of an agreement pertaining to a labor relations consultant for the city. We have reviewed the resolution authoriz- ing consultant ' s services and the agreement . It is fundamental municipal law that no public funds may be expended �or contractual services until such time as the proper dacuments have been fully executed. Very truly yaurs, ��e e R. SCOTT DAVIES City Attorney Enclosure City Hall, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55�02 612 223-5121 .Tu2y �-9, Z973 Mr. Victor J. Tedesco Chairman' ;�Ianagemen� i� �ereonnel Corw�3.i,tee Building DeBr Sir: The C3ty Council rePerred to the Mt�.na�ernent & Personnel Committee for cangideration and recommendation the attached ordina.nce� C. F. 261638, an administrative ordinance relating to labor relations, pr�viding Qrocedv.re� f�r the conduct of the collective bar�aining p�ocess. Very truly yours, City Clerk ng :t, ...�......��.� ( � `�_�t.g� ,..�........t��. � �.......e........ � ., � -- � � �� h `^.. ..a �.�.,.,�� =�l Cr:u � ~ `iSw� ...�r.r..r�.�.�......... __�__ _ . . � ��:�� f�� -� w �,� Bv`TT.�;L 1/r�.�£ , t�y7 A11( y/� �t � �� t� f�i ILLiV�P�l�it'� ��'�y � �� .>.•. i�s � � /'�i� ��SB1::WilP V �y . �Q7�.l.�ii�:�t `{''��'►�7�.� � � 1•,�.� rii.C�n.i.Lx�rJ?73 C��LV�7 .