Sponsor: Human Resources
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Appointments to the Personnel Review Board
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Recommendation
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1. Appoint Charles Tyler to the Personnel Review Board for a four-year term beginning June 10, 2025 and ending August 1, 2029; and
2. Appoint Sara Beckstrand (Incumbent) to the Personnel Review Board for a four-year term beginning August 1, 2025 and ending August 1, 2029.
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Background and Rationale
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The Personnel Review Board hears disciplinary appeals by veterans relating to discharge or suspension; reviews disciplinary appeals after an administrative law judge has heard them; hears non-disciplinary appeals; and may review the Human Resources department services procedures and practices as directed by the Ramsey County Board. The Personnel Review Board consists of seven members who can serve a total of two four-year terms (eight years total).
There are currently two vacancies on the Personnel Review Board. On April 22, 2025, the applications were forwarded to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for review. Between May 5, 2025 and June 2, 2025, commissioners interviewed the applicants for final recommendations.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
Eligibility for appointment on the Personnel Review Board requires the appointee to be a resident of Ramsey County. The district in which an appointee resides is considered in an effort to have the makeup of the Personnel Review Board reflect the geographic diversity of Ramsey County. Human Resources is committed to continued efforts to recruit and diversify Personnel Review Board membership to reflect the county’s demographic diversity.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Human Resources is committed to continued efforts to recruit and diversify Personnel Review Board
memberships. Recruitment of vacancies were shared through existing members, Ramsey County’s social media platforms, staff and community distribution lists, as well as Ramsey County Commissioners. Appointment of community members to the Personnel Review Board helps to reflect the expectations of our residents in the employment matters brought before the body; it creates opportunity to share information and increase the level of understanding about employment with Ramsey County through review, deliberation and discussion of various employment matters.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☒ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
Personnel Review Board members are paid a $50 per diem to offset out-of-pocket expenses, which typically is under $500 annually. Funds are available in Human Resources operating budget.
Last Previous Action
On May 7, 2024, the Ramsey County Board appointed Beverly Farraher and Jeff Stephenson to the Personnel Review Board for a term ending on August 1, 2028 (Resolution B2024-073).
Attachments
1. Personnel Review Board Membership Roster