Section 907. Powers and Duties of the Personnel Board

The Personnel Board shall have the power and the duty: (1) to recommend to the Council rules and regulations which shall have the force of law upon adoption by the Council; (2) to hear appeals from employees in the classified service concerning any action of the Personnel Officer or the appointing authority of the employee, except that the Personnel Board shall not grant relief to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement authorized by Section 908 of this Charter where that collective bargaining agreement contains a procedure which can provide a remedy to the employee. After a hearing, which shall be public if so requested by the aggrieved employee, the Personnel Board may issue such order as it finds proper by the facts presented in the case. All data pertinent to the decision shall be subject to the scrutiny of the aggrieved party or their attorney; (3) to hear and decide for the County appeals from employees concerning any action pertaining to the methods of examination, certification, or preparation of eligibility lists for appointment or promotion; (4) to advise and consult, as appropriate, with County officials on matters concerning the administration of the County career service and personnel rules and regulations and to report to the County Executive and the Council on the operation of the personnel system; and (5) to carry out such other functions as may be assigned by law. In case of any appeal to the Personnel Board, its decision shall be final on all parties concerned and may not be appealed to any other administrative board. Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Personnel Board may, within thirty calendar days, appeal a decision to the Circuit Court of Prince George's County. Such appeal shall be limited to errors of jurisdiction, errors of law, and clear abuse of discretion by the Personnel Board.