The Human Resources Department negotiates and administers the collective bargaining agreements or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Santa Clara and its ten separate employee bargaining groups.

The Civil Service Rules and Regulations (PDF) provide policy direction on human resources issues based on merit and fitness. The Rules and Regulations were adopted by the Civil Service Commission and approved by City Council to assure appointments, promotions, and disciplinary actions are consistent and in the best interest of the City.

The Employer-Employee Relations Resolution (PDF) provides orderly procedures for the administration of employer-employee relations between the City management and the City's employee organizations and for resolving disputes regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

The Personnel and Salary Resolution (PDF) establishes policies and procedures with reference to the classification and compensation of positions, the standardization of attendance and leave regulations, and related matters within the Santa Clara city service.

Salary Plans:

Classified Salary Plan (PDF)

Unclassified Salary Plan (PDF)

As-Needed Salary Plan (PDF)

Benefits:

2024 Benefits Summary (PDF) 

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