Bill > SB523

This bill amends existing law to allow the State Personnel Board to waive the administration of all or part of a local agency's merit system, which are rules governing public employment to ensure fairness and efficiency, if a legally binding agreement, known as a memorandum of understanding (MOU), between the local agency and employee representatives establishes merit system standards for employees working on federally funded programs. However, a new section is added to specifically state that if the County of Orange is found to be out of compliance with its merit-based personnel system, it will not be eligible for any such waiver, and the bill includes a legislative finding that this specific provision for Orange County is necessary due to past reports and audits concerning its human resources department.