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REPORT (Misc. #96133)
BY: Finance and Personnel Committee, Sue Douglas, Chairperson
RE: MR 96133 Board of Commissioners-Creation of Information and
Research Analyst Classification
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Finance and Personnel Committee, having reviewed the
above-referenced resolution, reports with the recommendation that
the following paragraph be added:
"BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the classification of Information
and Research Analyst be excluded from the Merit System for the
purpose of selection, appointment, removal from office or
limitation of political activity".
Chairperson, on behalf of the Finance and Personnel Committee,
I move acceptance of the foregoing report.
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FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMI'. EE
June 13, 1996
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #96133
BY: GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE, KAY SCHMID, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - Creation of Information and
Research Analyst Classification and Position
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners has reviewed and evaluated
its current organization, and
WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners recognizes that its
effectiveness would be improved by the creation and addition of a
position which would assist and report to the Board's Chief of
Administration and would also be available to assist the Chief of
Program Evaluation and Operations Analysis.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners does hereby create the classification of Information
and Research Analyst as a Grade 14, No OT, and adds such position
to the Board of Commissioners Administrative Division in accordance
with the attached Organization Chart and job description.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ADMINISTRATION
CP REQ REC TOT CHAIRPERSON- BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS
96 97 96 97 96 97
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34 34 34 GOVERNMENTAL
POSITIONS
PROPRIETARY
POSITIONS
34 34 34 TOTAL POSITIONS
GOV SR REQ REC 96 97 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 25 25 Commissioner
25 25 25 Total Positions
GOV SR REQ REC 96; 97 PROGRAM EVALUATION & OPERATIONS
ANALYSIS
I I I Chief- Program Evaluation & Operations Analysis
I I I Financial / Operations Analyst
2 2 _ Total Positions
GOV SR REQ REC 96 97 ADMINISTRATION
I I I Chief- Board of Commissioners Admin.
I I I Information & Research Analyst
I I I Senior Committee Coordinator
, 2 2 Committe Coordinator
I 1 1 Secretary - Board of Commissioners II
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1 I I Student
7 7 Total Positions t
14,
/OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN
Class Title: INFORMATION & RESEARCH ANALYST - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Department: Board of Commissioners
Reports to: Chief-Board of Commissioners Administration
A. DESCRIPTION
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction, functions as a staff and resource person for the Board of Commissioners and responds to
Board Members' request for information as approved, coordinated and prioritized by the Chief - Board of
Commissioners Administration. Provides assistance to the Chief Board of Commissioners Administration
in writing press releases for the media, arranging cable and commercial T.V. communications, and
publicizing the Board of Commissioners' calendar, events and agendas. Assists in the production of
newsletters and annual and periodic reports and mailings. Assists the Chief-Board of Commissioners
Administration in the coordination of Commissioner activities and events. Conducts research on assigned
projects and provides analysis, recommendations, alternatives and reports as requested by the Chief-Program
Evaluation and Operations Analysis.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists the Chief - Board of Commissioners Administration in writing press releases for the media.
Conducts research and prepares articles and reports concerning Board of Commissioners activities and
programs.
Performs research requested by committees and individual Board of Commissioners members, as approved
and prioritized by the Chief Board of Commissioners' Administration. Prepares reports for submission to
supervision and makes presentations of findings and reports as requested.
Assists the Chief- Board of Commissioners Administration in the production of recognitional documents,
special publications such as an annual report, and periodic mailings for the Board of Commissioners.
Attends meetings of the Board of Commissioners and its standing committees, as required, to provide
information and to gather information for required reports and communications.
As directed by the Chief-Board of Commissioners' Administration, meets with members of the County
Executive administration as a representative of the Board of Commissioners. Provides updates on activities
and meetings to the Chief and to Board members as requested.
Class Title: Research and Information Analyst - Board of Commissioners
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Assists the Chief - Board of Commissioners Administration in arranging for appearances of Board of
Commissioner members before citizen groups, the media, or other forums.
As directed by the Chief Program Evaluation and Operations Analysis, conducts studies involving the
analysis of departmental systems, organization methods, structures, functions, work procedures, basis of
operations, financial sources and duplication of programs. Presents reports and recommendations to
supervision and makes presentations to committees and Board members as requested.
Assists as requested on audit activities as directed by the Chief - Program Evaluation and Operations
Analysis.
Meets with other governmental officials, as directed by supervision, to gather or provide information.
Performs related duties as assigned.
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
IMPORTANT NOTE: The primary purpose of this job description is to set a fair and equitable salary range
for this job classification. Generally, only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor
OAKLAND COUNTY MICHIGAN
Class Title: RESEARCH AND INFORMATION ANALYST - BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Department: Board of Commissioners
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Reports to: Chief -Board of Commissioners Administration
Note: Employees in this classification are excluded from the Merit System for the purpose of the manner
of selection, appointment, removal from office or limitation of political activity. Employees of this
class are required to pass an employment medical examination prior to the effective date of the
appointment.
B. QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING. KNOWLEDGE& SKILLS & ABILITIES
A. Desired Minimum Oualifications
1. Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Public
Administration, Business Administration, or related field; OR
Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in journalism,
media studies, advertising, communication/speech, or related field; AND
2. Have had four (5) years of full-time work experience in financial analysis, business
administration, public administration, communications, journalism or related area.
NOTE: A Master's degree in one of the fields listed above may be substituted for one (1) year
of the work experience described above.
B. Additional Desirable Oualifications
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Proficiency in computer applications, preferably WordPerfect, 6.1; Lotus, Access, Desktop
Publishing, and InterNet.
3. Considerable ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with public officials,
consultants, citizen groups, media and the general public.
Considerable ability to prepare and analyze detailed technical reports related to a variety of county
activities.
5. Ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and recommending
solutions.
APPROVED BY:
DATE:
FISCAL NOTE (M.R. #96133)
BY: FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, SUE ANN DOUGLAS, CHAIRPERSON
IN RE: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS - CREATION OF INFORMATION AND RESEARCH ANALYST
CLASSIFICATION
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XII-F of this Board, the Finance and Personnel Committee has reviewed the above
referenced resolution and finds:
1. The Board of Commissioners recognizes its effectiveness would be improved by the creation and
addition of Information and Research Analyst.
2. The position will be added to the Administration Unit and provide assistance to the Chief of Board
of Commissioners Administration and Chief of Program Evaluations and Operations.
3. Classification will be a grade 14, with no overtime.
4. The budget shall be amended, for 1996 and FY 1997, as specified below (FY
1997/98 is provided for information purposes):
Proposed
Non-Departmental Expense 1996 Budget FY 1997 1997/98
4-10100-909-01-00-9900 Contingency ($25,200) ($49,700) ($66,200)
Board of Commissioners Expense
4-10100-511-01-00-1001 Salaries 17,200 33,900 45,200
4-10100-511-01-00-2070 Fringes 8.000 15.800 21.000
S 0 $ 0 1 0
FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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