Chapter 16. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES GENERALLY  


Article I. IN GENERAL
§ 16.1. MILITARY LEAVES - PAYMENT OF SALARIES FOR THIRTY-DAY PERIOD.
§ 16.2. MILITARY LEAVES - AUTHORIZED FOR SEA DUTY ABOARD GOVERNMENT OPERATED SHIPS.
HOURS OF CITY OFFICES.
§ 16.4. INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY.
§ 16.4-1. ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY.
§ 16.5. CESAR CHAVEZ DAY.
§ 16.6. REPRESENTATION OF CITY AND COUNTY IN CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS - MEMBERSHIPS IN ORGANIZATIONS AUTHORIZED.
§ 16.6-1. REPRESENTATION OF CITY AND COUNTY IN CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS - REPRESENTATIVES AT MEETINGS - VOTING CONTRARY TO CITY POLICY.
§ 16.6-2. [REDESIGNATED.]
§ 16.7. REIMBURSEMENT FOR FUNERAL COSTS.
§ 16.8. EMPLOYEE REGIONAL DISASTER SUPPORT PROGRAM.
§ 16.9-2. PEACE OFFICER TRAINING.
§ 16.9-21. DUTIES OF INTERNS.
§ 16.9-22. HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE.
§ 16.9-24. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLANS.
§ 16.9-25. SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY.
§ 16.9-26. LACTATION IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY.
§ 16.9-27. HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING AND REPORTING.
§ 16.9-28. IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING AND REPORTING.
§ 16.9-29. [REPEALED]
§ 16.9-29A. T. J. ANTHONY EMPLOYEE CATASTROPHIC ILLNESS PROGRAM - TRANSFER OF SICK LEAVE AND VACATION CREDITS TO INDIVIDUAL CATASTROPHICALLY ILL EMPLOYEES OR TO A POOL OF CATASTROPHICALLY ILL EMPLOYEES.
§ 16.9-29B. PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CATASTROPHICALLY ILL FAMILY MEMBERS - TRANSFER OF VACATION CREDITS TO INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES WITH A CATASTROPHICALLY ILL FAMILY MEMBER.
§ 16.9-31. STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE PROGRAM ENROLLMENT.
Article II. VACATIONS
§ 16.10. DEFINITIONS.
§ 16.11. CALCULATION OF VACATIONS.
§ 16.12. AWARD AND ACCRUAL OF VACATION.
§ 16.13. EFFECT OF SEPARATION UPON VACATION.
§ 16.14. VACATION SCHEDULES.
§ 16.15. USE OF PARTIAL VACATION TO SUPPLEMENT DISABILITY LEAVE.
§ 16.16. VACATION CHARGES BETWEEN DEPARTMENTS.
§ 16.17. PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE.
Article IV. RETIREMENT
Section 16.29. DEFINITIONS.
§ 16.30-1. MEANING OF "AVERAGE FINAL COMPENSATION."
§ 16.32. BENEFITS NOT SUBJECT TO GARNISHMENT, ETC., AND ARE NONASSIGNABLE.
§ 16.33. COMPENSATION FOR WITNESSES APPEARING BEFORE BOARD.
§ 16.34. TIME TO APPLY FOR BENEFITS AFTER DEATH OF MEMBER.
§ 16.37. POWERS AND DUTIES GENERALLY OF RETIREMENT BOARD.
§ 16.37-1. INTEREST RATES.
§ 16.37-2. ACTUARIAL VALUATION.
§ 16.37-3. RECORDS AS TO ACCUMULATED CONTRIBUTIONS.
§ 16.37-4. DETERMINATION OF SERVICE CREDIT.
§ 16.37-4.1. DETERMINATION OF SERVICE CREDIT FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
§ 16.37-5. PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT.
§ 16.37-6. CALCULATION OF SERVICE CREDIT.
§ 16.37-7. CALCULATION OF SERVICE CREDIT BASED ON PART-TIME SERVICES.
§ 16.37-8. EXCESS RETIREMENT BENEFITS.
§ 16.37-9. POWER TO ISSUE SUBPOENAS.
§ 16.38. ESTIMATES BY BOARD OF LENGTH OF SERVICE, ETC.
§ 16.41. CONTROLLER'S ANNUAL AUDIT.
§ 16.42. PERSONS INCLUDED IN THE SYSTEM.
§ 16.43-1. PRIOR SERVICE CREDIT; EMPLOYEES ON HETCH HETCHY PROJECT.
§ 16.44. DEPARTMENT HEAD TO NOTIFY OF CHANGE OF STATUS OF MEMBERS.
§ 16.45. DUTIES GENERALLY OF MEMBERS AND BENEFICIARIES.
§ 16.46. WHEN MEMBERSHIP CEASES.
§ 16.47. WITHDRAWALS AND REDEPOSITS.
§ 16.48. PAYMENTS AFTER RE-ENTRY INTO SYSTEM.
§ 16.49. BENEFITS TO MEMBERS UNDER PRIOR SYSTEMS CONTINUED.
§ 16.52. EFFECT OF CHANGE OF POLICE OR FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBER TO ANOTHER DEPARTMENT.
§ 16.54. DEDUCTION OF MEMBERS' CONTRIBUTIONS; ACCEPTANCE OF CASH PAYMENTS.
§ 16.55. ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS.
§ 16.55-1. DEFINITION OF "PUBLIC SERVICE."
§ 16.55-2. ELECTION TO CONTRIBUTE AND RECEIVE CREDIT FOR PUBLIC SERVICE.
§ 16.55-3. CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT.
§ 16.55-4. CREDIT IN RETIREMENT SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SERVICE.
§ 16.55-5. RULES AND REGULATIONS.
§ 16.55-6. RECIPROCAL BENEFITS.
§ 16.55-7. INTERNAL RECIPROCITY OF PENSION BENEFITS WITHIN THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
§ 16.56. WITHDRAWAL OF ACCUMULATED ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE PURSUANT TO SECTION 16.55-5.
§ 16.61-1. IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 414(h)(2).
§ 16.61-2. ADOPTION OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 415 LIMITATIONS.
§ 16.61-3. ADOPTION OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 401 LIMITATIONS.
§ 16.61-4. PRE-TAX TREATMENT OF BUY BACKS.
§ 16.61-5. ACCEPTANCE OF ROLLOVERS AND TRANSFERS.
§ 16.62. ESTABLISHMENT OF A SUPPLEMENTAL TAX DEFERRED PLAN.
§ 16.62-1. PURPOSE.
§ 16.62-2. ADMINISTRATION BY RETIREMENT BOARD.
§ 16.62-3. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
§ 16.63. DURATION OF DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM.
§ 16.63-1. DROP ELIGIBILITY.
§ 16.63-2. DROP ACCOUNTS.
§ 16.63-3. REQUIRED CONTRIBUTIONS.
§ 16.63-4. BENEFITS ON COMPLETION OF THE DROP.
§ 16.63-5. DISABILITY RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE GRANTED DURING DROP PARTICIPATION.
§ 16.63-6. DEATH DURING DROP PARTICIPATION.
§ 16.63-7. CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED DROP PARTICIPATION.
§ 16.63-8. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
§ 16.63-9. AUTHORITY OF THE RETIREMENT BOARD.
§ 16.63-10. SEVERABILITY.
§ 16.67. PAYMENTS INTO FUND MADE OBLIGATION OF CITY; APPROPRIATIONS TO COVER OBLIGATION.
§ 16.70-1. OPTIONAL ALLOWANCES UPON RETIREMENT.
§ 16.70-3. RETIREMENT AFTER 3/31/66 UNDER PARAGRAPH (b) OF SECTION 16.70-1.
§ 16.70-4. ALLOWANCE PAYABLE FOR TIME COMMENCING 7/1/74.
§ 16.71. DISABILITY RETIREMENT
§ 16.72. FIREFIGHTER AND POLICE OFFICER INCAPACITATED WITH CANCER - WHEN PRESUMED CONTRACTED IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT.
§ 16.72-1. SHERIFF MEMBER INCAPACITATED WITH CANCER - WHEN PRESUMED CONTRACTED IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT.
§ 16.74. DISABILITY RETIREMENT
§ 16.75. OPTIONAL MODIFICATIONS OF ALLOWANCES.
§ 16.75-1. OPTIONAL MODIFICATION OF BENEFITS FOR FORMER SPOUSE.
§ 16.76. METHOD OF PAYMENT OF ALLOWANCES.
§ 16.77. POSITION IN CITY SERVICE NOT PERMITTED AFTER RETIREMENT; EXCEPTIONS.
§ 16.79. BENEFICIARIES.
§ 16.80. DEATH BENEFITS.
§ 16.80-1. DEATH AFTER RETIREMENT
§ 16.80-2. DEATH AFTER RETIREMENT
§ 16.80-3. DEATH AFTER RETIREMENT
§ 16.80-4. RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE UNDER OPTIONAL PAYMENT PLAN NO. 2 OR NO. 3.
§ 16.80-5. DEATH AFTER RETIREMENT
§ 16.80-6. DEATH AFTER RETIREMENT
§ 16.80-6.1. DEATH AFTER RETIREMENT
§ 16.80-7. RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE OF FEMALE WITH SURVIVING SPOUSE.
§ 16.80-8. DEATH BENEFITS
§ 16.81. BENEFITS UNDER PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
§ 16.82. ADMINISTRATION OF BENEFITS UNDER WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT.
§ 16.84. EFFECT OF COMPENSATION BENEFITS ON OTHER BENEFITS UNDER ARTICLE.
§ 16.85. POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS INCAPACITATED WITH HEART TROUBLE OR PNEUMONIA - WHEN PRESUMED CONTRACTED IN COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT.
§ 16.86. [REPEALED]
§ 16.86-1. SHERIFF MEMBER INCAPACITATED WITH HEART TROUBLE OR PNEUMONIA - WHEN PRESUMED CONTRACTED IN COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT.
§ 16.87. WAIVER OF PENSIONS
§ 16.88-1. CONDITIONS UNDER SECTION 210(L) OF FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
§ 16.88-2. MEMBER'S OPTION.
§ 16.88-3. MEMBER COVERED UNDER FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY.
§ 16.88-4. MEMBER'S RIGHT TO REDUCE CONTRIBUTIONS.
§ 16.88-5. ALLOWANCE REDUCED.
§ 16.88-6. EFFECTIVE DATE OF COVERAGE UNDER SOCIAL SECURITY RETROACTIVE.
§ 16.88-7. RETIREMENT BEFORE MINIMUM AGE UNDER SOCIAL SECURITY.
§ 16.89-1.
§ 16.89-2.
§ 16.89-3. PURPOSE.
§ 16.89-4. PERSONS AFFECTED.
§ 16.89-5. ELECTION BY PERSON WHO "VESTED."
§ 16.89-6. HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM COVERAGE.
§ 16.89-7. DEATH BENEFIT.
§ 16.89-8. HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM COVERAGE
§ 16.89-9. ELECTION FOR REFUND
§ 16.89-10. FUNDS TO BE DEPOSITED WITH STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
§ 16.89-11. SERVICE CREDIT
§ 16.89-12. PERMANENT FUND BENEFIT.
§ 16.89-13. AUTHORITY OF GENERAL MANAGER.
§ 16.89-14. REDEPOSIT.
Article IV-A. RESIGNATIONS OF CITY OFFICERS
§ 16.89-15. METHOD OF RESIGNATION.
§ 16.89-16. EFFECTIVE DATE.
§ 16.89-17. VACANCIES IN OFFICE.
§ 16.89-18. TEMPORARY SERVICE.
Article V. SALARY AND WAGE DEDUCTIONS
§ 16.90. CONTROLLER AUTHORIZED TO DEDUCT.
§ 16.91. PROCEDURE FOR ADMINISTERING ARTICLE.
§ 16.92. FEES FOR COLLECTION OF DEDUCTIONS; PAYMENT OF BALANCE TO PARTICULAR ORGANIZATION.
§ 16.93. ORGANIZATIONS FOR WHICH DEDUCTIONS CAN BE MADE.
§ 16.93-1. CHARITABLE DEDUCTIONS AND THE ANNUAL JOINT FUNDRAISING DRIVE.
§ 16.93-2. SELECTION OF AGENCIES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL JOINT FUNDRAISING DRIVE.
§ 16.93-3. DUTIES OF THE MAYOR, THE CONTROLLER AND THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
§ 16.93-4. SCHEDULE OF THE ANNUAL DRIVE.
§ 16.93-5. OBLIGATIONS OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES.
Article VIII-A. ACCIDENT PREVENTION
§ 16.121-1. PURPOSE OF ARTICLE.
§ 16.121-2. WORKERS' COMPENSATION COUNCIL; MEMBERS; PROCEDURE.
§ 16.121-3. WORKERS' COMPENSATION COUNCIL; POWERS AND DUTIES.
§ 16.121-4. HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR; POWERS AND DUTIES.
§ 16.121-5. POWERS OF CITY AND COUNTY OFFICERS NOT DIVESTED.
Article IX. BONDING OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
§ 16.122. BONDS; DESIGNATED OFFICERS; ALL OTHERS.
§ 16.123. AUTHORIZED SURETIES OR INSURERS; TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BOND.
§ 16.124. APPROVALS; FILING AND CUSTODY; PUBLIC INSPECTION.
§ 16.125. CANCELLATION.
§ 16.126. APPLICABILITY OF STATE LAW; AVAILABILITY OF COVERAGE.
§ 16.127. ANNUAL REVIEW.
Article XI. DISABILITY BENEFITS
§ 16.170. ENTITLEMENT DEFINED.
§ 16.171. DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR AMBULANCE DRIVERS AND MEDICAL STEWARDS.
§ 16.175. DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATORS.
Article XI-A. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
§ 16.200. TITLE OF ORDINANCE.
§ 16.201. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
Section 16.202. DEFINITIONS.
§ 16.203. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION.
§ 16.204. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
§ 16.205. UTILIZATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES.
§ 16.206. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS.
§ 16.207. EMPLOYEE RIGHTS.
§ 16.208. DESIGNATION OF MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORY AND CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES.
§ 16.209. PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS.
§ 16.210. ESTABLISHMENT OF BARGAINING UNITS.
§ 16.211. PROCEDURE FOR RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION AS EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE OF A BARGAINING UNIT.
§ 16.212. DECERTIFICATION.
§ 16.213. UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES - PEACE OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.
§ 16.214. ELECTION OF REMEDIES FOR UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES AND OTHER RELATED VIOLATIONS - PEACE OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.
§ 16.215. PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVELY PROCESSING UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES - PEACE OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.
§ 16.216. SANCTIONS FOR UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES - PEACE OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY.
§ 16.217. MEETING AND CONFERRING IN GOOD FAITH.
§ 16.218. EMPLOYEES MEETING ON CITY AND COUNTY TIME.
§ 16.219. DUES DEDUCTION.
§ 16.220. SEPARABILITY.
Article XI-B. EMPLOYEE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
§ 16.301. ESTABLISHMENT OF A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN.
§ 16.302. PURPOSE.
§ 16.320. ADMINISTRATION BY RETIREMENT BOARD.
§ 16.326. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS.
Article XI-D. EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS
§ 16.450. FINDING: UNIFORMS SHOULD BE SUPPLIED AND OWNED BY CITY.
§ 16.451. UNIFORM SUPPLY RECORDS.
§ 16.462. TERMINATION OR CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT: RETURN OF UNIFORMS.
Article XII. CONSIDERATION OF CRIMINAL HISTORY OF PEOPLE APPLYING FOR OR SERVING ON CERTAIN CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND OTHER BODIES
§ 16.500. FINDINGS.
§ 16.501. DEFINITIONS.
§ 16.502. REQUESTS FOR AND USE OF CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION.
Article XIII. ELECTION OF TRUSTEES FOR THE RETIREMENT BOARD, HEALTH SERVICE BOARD AND RETIREE HEALTH TRUST FUND BOARD
§ 16.550. PURPOSE.
§ 16.551. RETIREMENT BOARD, HEALTH SERVICE BOARD OR RETIREE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND BOARD TO ORDER ELECTIONS.
§ 16.552. DATES OF ELECTION.
§ 16.553. NOTICE TO MEMBERS AND RETIRED MEMBERS; NOMINATION OF MEMBERS AND RETIRED MEMBERS.
§ 16.553-1. CANDIDATE INTENTION STATEMENTS.
§ 16.553-2. CANDIDATE DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
§ 16.553-3. THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS.
§ 16.553-4. TRAININGS; AUDITS; ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES; SUBPOENAS.
§ 16.554. NOTICE TO DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS OR CONTRACTOR.
§ 16.555. NOTICE TO DEPARTMENTS; APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION OFFICERS.
§ 16.556. INSTRUCTIONS TO ELECTION OFFICERS.
§ 16.557. DELIVERY OF BALLOTS AND NAMES OF ELIGIBLE VOTERS TO DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS OR CONTRACTOR.
§ 16.557-1. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ELIGIBLE VOTERS.
§ 16.558. BALLOTS TO CONTAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR VOTING.
§ 16.559. BALLOTS TO BE PLACED IN ADDRESSED ENVELOPES; EXTRA BALLOTS.
§ 16.560. DELIVERY OF BALLOTS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO ELECTION OFFICERS.
§ 16.561. DUTIES OF ELECTION OFFICERS.
§ 16.563. COUNTING OF BALLOTS AND CERTIFICATION OF NEW TRUSTEE.
§ 16.563-1. CHANGE IN STATUS FOR ELECTED RETIREE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND BOARD MEMBERS.
§ 16.564. RETIREMENT BOARD, HEALTH SERVICE BOARD OR RETIREE HEALTH CARE TRUST FUND BOARD TO REIMBURSE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS.
§ 16.565. GIVING, RECEIVING ANYTHING OF VALUE IN CONSIDERATION OF VOTING PROHIBITED.
Article XV. HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM
§ 16.700. PARTICIPATION.
§ 16.701. ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS.
§ 16.702. HEALTH SERVICE; BOARD COMPOSITION.
§ 16.703. [REPEALED]
§ 16.704. REMEDYING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST EMPLOYEES IN SAME-SEX MARRIAGES OR IN SAME-SEX DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS.
Article XVII. EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA PLAN
§ 16.900. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CAFETERIA PLAN.
§ 16.901. PURPOSE.
§ 16.902. ADMINISTRATION BY THE SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH SERVICE SYSTEM.
§ 16.903. NO COST TO CITY AND COUNTY.
§ 16.904. VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.
§ 16.905. CAFETERIA PLAN BENEFITS.
§ 16.906. HEALTH SYSTEM MEMBERSHIP OF FORMER SUPERVISORS.