A. To submit a written report at least once a year to the County Executive and County Council concerning the operation of the personnel system with any recommendations for its improvement.

B. To conduct hearings on appeal(s) by any member of the Career Service from any action pertaining to the methods of examination, appointment or promotion; from any suspension for more than 20 working days, disciplinary demotion, or dismissal for cause; provided further, employees serving in positions covered by a union agreement shall be subject to the terms and grievance provisions of their contract for their appeals. The Personnel Board shall hold a hearing to consider the appeal and shall issue such orders as it deems proper including but not limited to reversal of the action, with or without the loss of benefits and pay. The employee shall have the right to request a closed hearing. The decision of the Personnel Board on an appeal shall be final and binding unless reviewed by a court of competent jurisdiction by action of a party in interest including the Appointing Authority.

C. To conduct grievance hearings, under the provisions of Chapter 3.48 PCC, filed by any member of the Career Service relating to the interpretation of specific rights, or benefits conferred by any provision of the Administrative Guidelines.