The Office of
Labor Relations and Compliance shall be responsible for all facets of labor relations,
compliance, and professional development, on behalf of the County as set forth
below, or as otherwise assigned by the County as such need arises. For Labor
Relations, it shall establish and maintain satisfactory labor – management
relations, including collective bargaining negotiations, interpret the
collective bargaining agreements, administer the grievance procedure including arbitration,
and assist all levels of management on labor matters. For Compliance, it shall
be responsible for the implementation, monitoring and enforcement of policies
and procedures aimed at ensuring operations are in compliance with federal and
state laws and regulations, the County Human Resource Policy and Administrative
Code and administrative and departmental procedures, including, but not limited
to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, New Jersey Law Against Discrimination,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
(EEOC). The primary goals and functions of the Labor Relations and Compliance
Office,
through the
assistance of the Public Agency Compliance Officer, are to plan, develop,
monitor and enforce standards for compliance in County programs, services and
benefits; to provide County officers and employees with information and
training related to compliance; to implement and enforce policies and
procedures that promote transparent and accountable operations; promote professional
growth through learning opportunities to support strategic County goals; to
educate departments on the importance of written procedures and internal
controls.