ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Accounting for Capital Assets NUMBER: A-7 RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Controller DATE: September 22, 2014 This Administrative Memorandum rescinds and replacesRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Administrative Leave RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Personnel NUMBER: E-8 DATE: February 1, 1984 Educational Leave Employees assigned, as part ofRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Affirmative Action RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Human Resources NUMBER: E-1 DATE: August 24, 1989 Objectives San Mateo County isRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: E-9 SUBJECT: Alternate Work Schedule Policies RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Human Resources APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: JuneRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-15 SUBJECT: Appropriation Authority RESPONSIBLE EPARTMENT: County Manager DATE: February 25, 2014 The Board of Supervisors, through theRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Audit Procedure RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Controller DATE: February 1, 1984 The following procedure ensures that audit findings are thoroughlyRead More →
What is it? Bereavement leave-unpaid is unpaid leave that an employee may take upon the death of a family member. Who is eligible? Any employeeRead More →
A salary differential allowance shall be paid to incumbents of positions requiring use of a second language as designated by the appointing authority and theRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-4 SUBJECT: Board Agenda Procedures RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager/Clerk of the Board APPROVED: Signature on file in theRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-20 SUBJECT: Building Access and Cardkey Policy RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager / Clerk of the Board DATE: January 2, 2014Read More →
The Catastrophic Leave Policy is designed to assist employees who have exhausted paid time credits due to a serious or catastrophic illness, injury or conditionRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: A-2 SUBJECT: Central Revolving Fund (Petty Cash Fund) RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Controller DATE: March 1, 2000 This memorandum isRead More →
The Civil Service Commission hears appeals to dismissals, demotions, or suspensions of employees; reviews requests for extension of eligible lists, allocates new or revised jobRead More →
Overview Cloud computing is defined as on-demand delivery of information technology (IT) resources through the Internet. Such services use a pool of shared resources toRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-17 SUBJECT: Coin-operated Vending Machines RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: November 24, 2014 ThisRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Contracts with Employee Organizations RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Personnel NUMBER: E-4 DATE: February 1, 1984 Department heads and management personnel mustRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: D-10 SUBJECT: County Collection Policy RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Employee & Public Services APPROVED: County Manager DATE: August 8,2000 ThisRead More →
Teleworking is an arrangement that allows employees of the County of San Mateo to conduct their work remotely, from a designated area outside the office.Read More →
This policy was updated 01/05/2021. COVID-19 EMERGENCY SICK LEAVE COVID-19 EMERGENCY FMLA LEAVE FOR SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CLOSURE COVID-19 EMERGENCY SICK LEAVE: What isRead More →
Article 2.7 of the County’s Ordinance Code governs county employment and employee compensation (vacation, sick leave, holidays, and other general policies). library.municode.com/HTML/16029/level2/TIT2AD_ART2.7COEM.html#TOPTITLERead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-16 SUBJECT: County Travel Policy RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager DATE: April 2, 2013 This memorandum replaces the priorRead More →
This emergency policy addresses employee use of leave and the continuation of work during the current public health emergency. This is a non-precedent setting emergencyRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager SUBJECT: Data Processing Committees APPROVED: County Manager NUMBER: D-8 DATE: February 1, 1984 Data ProcessingRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-2 SUBJECT: Decorations in County Facilities RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: November 24, 2014Read More →
These definitions apply throughout these rules unless otherwise specified. APPOINTING AUTHORITY OR POWER: A person having the lawful power to make appointments or to removeRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Denial of Merit Increase RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Personnel NUMBER: E-5 DATE: February 1, 1984 When a merit increase is denied because ofRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-12.1 SUBJECT: Department Hosting Authority for County Sponsored Events and Activities RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager/Clerk of the BoardRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-12.2 SUBJECT: Department Participation in Non-County Sponsored Events and Activities RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager/Clerk of the Board DATE:Read More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-26 SUBJECT: Departments, or portions thereof, designated as Health Care Components pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and AccountabilityRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: F-1 SUBJECT: Destruction of Confidential Documents RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Information Services DATE: March 28, 1997 The Information Services Department,Read More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: E-15 DATE: February 22, 2002 SUBJECT: Disciplinary Action and the Fair Labor Standards Act RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Employee andRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Discrimination Complaint Procedure RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Personnel NUMBER: E-2 DATE: February 1, 1984 If employees or applicants for employmentRead More →
Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking What is it? Employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking areRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-22 SUBJECT: Donations of Surplus Property to Nonprofit Organizations and Public Schools RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager APPROVED: John L. Maltbie,Read More →
DRIVING POLICY EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (Revised February, 10, 2010) 1. Driving Policy Statement It is the policy of San Mateo County to promote the safety ofRead More →
Drug-free Policy Policy revised on April 8, 1999 PURPOSE This policy reflects San Mateo County’s position on alcohol and drug problems. It is intended toRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-14 SUBJECT: Duplex Copying of All County Documents RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager DATE: March 25, 1991 This memorandumRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Email Policy RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMEN APPROVED: Information Services Department (ISO) NUMBER: F-2 DATE: June 25, 2019 This memorandum replaces an earlierRead More →
This policy establishes when an electronic or facsimile signature may replace a hand-written (wet) signature, with the goal of encouraging the use of paperless, electronicRead More →
Board of Supervisors’ Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo takes this opportunity to express its philosophyRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-29 SUBJECT: Electronic and Facsimile Signatures RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: July 1, 2013Read More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: F-4 SUBJECT: Electronic Document Management Systems Standards and Guidelines RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Information Services DATE: September 26, 2000Read More →
I. PURPOSE It is the purpose of this policy to establish guidelines for promoting a supportive work environment for County employees who choose to expressRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COlUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Employee Performance Evaluations RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Employee & Public Services NUMBER: E-13 DATE: January 24, 1996 This memorandum replacesRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Employee Political Activities RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT District Attorney’s Office NUMBER: C-5 DATE: February 1, 1984 Federal, state, and local lawsRead More →
The purpose of this resolution is to promote full communication between the County and its employees by providing a reasonable method of resolving disputes regardingRead More →
The goal of this policy is to encourage and increase the use of environmentally preferable products and services in San Mateo County. By including environmentalRead More →
As an employer, San Mateo County has the responsibility to minimize hazards in the workplace. This policy sets forth accepted guidelines for personal computer andRead More →
San Mateo County CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT In furtherance of the County’s Mission Statement, this Code of Ethical Conduct is designed to provide guidance andRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Expense Reimbursement Policy NUMBER: A-5 RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Controller’s Office DATE: February 27, 1991 Effective Monday, March 11, 1991,Read More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-18 SUBJECT: Extra Help Policy RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager DATE: January 6, 1997 It is the policy ofRead More →
IMPORTANT INFORMATION COUNTY OF SAN MATEO FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT 04-01-2020 The recently enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certainRead More →
All employees in AFSCME, SEIU, CNA, UAPD classifications (Permanent, Limited Term and Extra-Help) will receive up to 80 hours of Emergency COVID-19 paid Sick Leave toRead More →
These policies are only applicable to employees in positions represented by the following labor organizations: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), theRead More →
These policies are only applicable to employees in positions represented by the following labor organizations: Deputy Sheriff’s Association (DSA), Law Enforcement Unit (LEU), Organization ofRead More →
Statement of Policy: San Mateo County provides leave to eligible employees in accordance with the Federal Family and Medial Leave Act (FMLA) and the CaliforniaRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-3 SUBJECT: Gifts RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Employee and Public Services APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: December 2, 1996Read More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-5 SUBJECT: Grant Applications RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: October 27, 2014 Purpose/IntentRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-28 SUBJECT: Guidelines for Indoor Thermal Comfort and Ventilation RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, CountyRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: E-14 SUBJECT: Guidelines for Printing and Standards for Purchasing Recycled Paper RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Employee and Public Services DATE:Read More →
The purpose of the County’s written Hazard Communication Plan is to comply with Cal/OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and to guide departments in the development ofRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT. Hazardous Working Conditions RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Personnel NUMBER: E-10 DATE: February 1, 1984 When a health or safety hazard arisesRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: C-1 SUBJECT: Hold Harmless and Insurance Language for Agreements with Independent Contractors RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Counsel APPROVED: John L.Read More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: C-3 SUBJECT: Incompatible Activities and Conflict of Interest RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Counsel APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: JanuaryRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF’ SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Individual Contractors APPROVED: County Manager NUMBER: C-4 DATE: February 1, 1984 Due to potential legal conflicts and increasedRead More →
Policy revised on: March 24, 2003 If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact the ISD Help Desk at 650-363-4108 I. INTRODUCTIONRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: F-3 SUBJECT: Internet Usage Policy RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Information Services Department APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: October 27,Read More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Legislative Program RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager’s Office NUMBER: B-11 DATE: June 16, 1986 Legislative Program The county legislativeRead More →
About Limited Term Employment In our efforts to become a more agile organization, the County of San Mateo created limited term employment. Limited term employeesRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: D-9 SUBJECT: Loss of Money and Securities RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Human Resources APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: October 27,Read More →
I, _________________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the StateRead More →
ADMlNISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO Number: D-14 SUBJECT: Mail Bag Security RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Employee and Public Services APPROVED: County Manager Date: June 28,Read More →
Leave for My Military Service The provisions of the Military and Veterans Code of the State of California and the federal Uniformed Services Employment andRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-19 SUBJECT: Mobile Technology Use Policy RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager / Clerk of the Board APPROVED: John L. Maltbie,Read More →
Date Established, January 01, 2005 Only for Sheriff’s Safety / Probation Safety Retirement members and extra help employees COUNTY OF SAN MATEO STATEMENT CONCERNING YOURRead More →
Building and maintaining a safe working environment for County employees and the public requires more than just this Plan. It requires the active and constructiveRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Offers of Art Work RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: General Services APPROVED: County Manager NUMBER: D-6 DATE: February 1, 1984 AtRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: D-2 SUBJECT: Office Lighting Levels RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: General Services APPROVED: County Manager DATE: February 1, 1984 As part of theRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF’ SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Office Maintenance RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: General Services APPROVED: County Manager NUMBER: D-7 DATE: February 1, 1984 Routine Office MaintenanceRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Office Space Request RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: General Services NUMBER: D-3 DATE: February 1, 1984 All requests for additional officeRead More →
Policy & Procedures for Participating in Online Training Programs (Approved by Executive Council, January 26, 2009) POLICY STATEMENT: San Mateo County encourages and supports employeesRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Open Data Policy and Reporting Process RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Information Services Department NUMBER: F-5 Background an Policy Overview OnRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-23 SUBJECT: OVERTIME USE POLICY RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager DATE: June 19, 2000 Purpose: The purpose of thisRead More →
All County of San Mateo Employees, Attached is a new one-time notice that is being sent to you in accordance with the Patient Protection andRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Personnel Records NUMBER: E-11 DATE: February 1, 1984 Every county employee has the right to inspect and review any officialRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Policy Issues Involving Cities RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager’s Office NUMBER: B-6 DATE: February 1, 1984 Periodically issues affecting SanRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF’ SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Policy Regarding Consumption of Alcohol in County Facilities RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager NUMBER: B-8 DATE: December 20, 1984Read More →
Memo revised on November 18, 2021 If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact your department’s County Counsel representative. The following areRead More →
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact the ISD Help Desk at 650-363-4108. I. INTRODUCTION Overview Policy created on April 28,Read More →
County Policy It is the policy of San Mateo County that any department considering hiring a retired County employee (SamCERA retiree) as extra help[1] orRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: E-7 SUBJECT: Pre-employment Physical Examinations RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Human Resources APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: October 27, 2014Read More →
Congratulations on the new child in your home! The information below will help you understand the leave, pay and benefits that may be available toRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-25 SUBJECT: Privacy Policy pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996, 45 C.F.R.Read More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Property Found at County Facilities RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: General Services APPROVED: County Manager NUMBER: D-12 DATE: November 5, 1986 TheRead More →
Policy created on April 28, 2003 If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact your Ron Davis at 650-573-2054. I. PURPOSE TheRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-27 SUBJECT: Protected Health Information Sanction Policy RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager / Clerk of the Board APPROVED: John L.Read More →
Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act Government Code Sections 3300-3312 3300 – Title This chapter is known and may be cited as theRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: C-2 SUBJECT: Receipt of Legal Documents RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Counsel APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE: January 26, 2015Read More →
OVERVIEW Section 2.75.020 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code require that each Department Head formulate rules relating to incompatible activities and outside employment. TheRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: A-3 SUBJECT: Reimbursement of State Mandated Costs RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Controller DATE: May 10, 1994 Background This Administrative MemorandumRead More →
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact Employee & Labor Relations Policy revised on March 29, 1999 Any County employee whoRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: C-6 SUBJECT: Reporting of Improper Governmental Activity RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Counsel APPROVED: John L. Maltbie, County Manager DATE:Read More →
The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration, CAL/OSHA Title 8, Section 5144 and Section 5199 require that San Mateo County develop a respiratory protection planRead More →
SAN MATEO COUNTY EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Correspondence DATE: February 5, 2002 TO: Department/Division Directors FROM: Mary Welch, Employee and Public ServicesRead More →
SAN MATEO COUNTY EMPLOYEE AND PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT Inter-Departmental Correspondence DATE: June 12, 2003 TO: Department/Division Directors FROM: Mary Welch, Employee and Public Services DirectorRead More →
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES: Under the authority of Section 505, Article 5, Charter of the County of San Mateo, the Civil Service Commission ofRead More →
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY: The Director shall prescribe medical standards for employment based on job requirements, and establish administrative procedures for conducting examinations, as are requiredRead More →
SECTION 1. GENERAL: Vacancies may be filled by permanent, probationary, provisional, or temporary appointments, as well as by transfer, promotion, or demotion. SECTION 2. APPOINTMENTRead More →
SECTION 1. PROVISION OF JOB PERFORMANCE EVALUATION SYSTEM: The Director shall establish a system for measuring, reporting, and recording the job performance of County employees.Read More →
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO DISMISS, SUSPEND, REDUCE IN STEP OR DEMOTE: The appointing authority may dismiss, suspend, reduce in step or demote any employee inRead More →
SECTION 1. WHO MAY PETITION FOR AN APPEAL: Unless otherwise proscribed, a person may petition requesting an appeal before the Commission if: A. He/she is entitled toRead More →
SECTION 1. RESIGNATION IN GOOD STANDING: A. In order to resign in good standing a permanent or probationary employee shall submit a written notice toRead More →
SECTION 1. WHEN LAY OFFS MAY BE MADE: Any department head may, with the Board of Supervisors approval, lay off employees because of lack ofRead More →
Section 1. The employees of the Superior Court shall be covered by the provisions of these Rules of the Civil Service Commission of San Mateo CountyRead More →
SECTION 1. ORGANIZATION: In accordance with the provisions of the County Charter, the Commission shall consist of five members. Members shall be appointed by theRead More →
The Director of Human Resources (hereinafter referred to as Director) or the Director’s designee shall be responsible for the administration of the classified personnel systemRead More →
SECTION 1. GENERAL: All positions shall be classified according to the duties and responsibilities assigned. All classification actions shall be based on the principle thatRead More →
SECTION 1. METHODS: Department heads shall advise the Director in a timely manner of current and anticipated vacancies. The Director shall determine the methods toRead More →
SECTION 1. FILING OF APPLICATIONS: A. Official application forms shall be provided by the Human Resources Department. Application forms must be filled out completely andRead More →
SECTION 1. USE AND NATURE OF EXAMINATIONS: Examinations will be used to determine the eligibility of applicants for employment and their relative positions on eligibleRead More →
SECTION 1. ORDER OF ELIGIBLES: Applicants for employment who qualify in an examination shall have their names placed on the appropriate eligible lists in theRead More →
SECTION 1. REQUISITION OR REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL: Whenever a vacancy in the classified service is to be filled, other than by transfer or demotion, theRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Second in Command RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager NUMBER: B-13 DATE April 17, 1987 It is essential that aRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Section 504 Requirements in County Contracts NUMBER: E-3 DATE: February 1, 1984 Objective All services contracted for byRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-21 SUBJECT: Selection of Construction Contractors RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager/Clerk of the Board DATE: 3/14/06 PURPOSE The purposeRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-1 SUBJECT: Selection of Independent Contractors RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager/Clerk of the Board DATE: 09/24/2012 PURPOSE The purposeRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Semi-Weekly Check Processing Policy NUMBER: A-6 RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Controller’s Office DATE: February 27, 1991 Beginning Monday, March 11,Read More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: A-4 SUBJECT: Service Charge on Returned Checks RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Controller DATE: August 2, 1993 Procedures–Returned Check Charge (GovernmentRead More →
Purpose The Smoking Pollution Control ordinance prohibits smoking in all County offices. Smoking by a County employee in a County building at any time mayRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-24 DATE: November 14, 2001 SUBJECT: Smoking Control Policy for County-Owned Vehicles RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager’s Office Purpose/IntentRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-9 SUBJECT: Smoking Control Policy Guidelines RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager’s Office DATE: December 7, 1990 On July 17,Read More →
Please download & read the policy in its entirety: SocialMediapolicyRevised2015 (PDF) We have highlighted some sections that are applicable to all employees using social media: 1.1.1.Read More →
Overview The installation and running of unlicensed software on the County network and/or County devices is strictly prohibited. With few exceptions, software is protected pursuantRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Suspension, Demotion or Termination of Personnel RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Personnel NUMBER: E-6 DATE: February 1, 1984 To suspend, demote or terminateRead More →
Overview The County’s telephone and voicemail systems are customer service tools that enable the public to communicate with County agencies and receive timely assistance. TheseRead More →
San Mateo County encourages the use of teleworking as a viable, voluntary option for County employees. San Mateo County Departments are encouraged to review theirRead More →
GENERAL. Medical authorities and rehabilitation specialists agree that most temporarily disabled employees benefit both psychologically and physically from returning to work at the earliest feasible date.Read More →
2019 Transgender Policy (PDF) Purpose This transgender policy reaffirms the County’s commitment to providing a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all employees. This policyRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Travel Arrangements RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: General Services NUMBER: D-11 APPROVED: County Manager DATE: August 10, 1984 Each fiscal yearRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO SUBJECT: Travel Expenses Financed by Others RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager NUMBER: B-10 DATE: February 1, 1985 In most casesRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: D-5 SUBJECT: Use of Cars for County Business RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: General Services DATE: August 2, 1993 Use ofRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO NUMBER: B-7 SUBJECT: Use of Public Parking Spaces RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: County Manager DATE: August 28, 1998 Metered and non-metered curbsideRead More →
Policy approved by the Board of Supervisors on January 9, 2001 If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact Employee & LaborRead More →
Date Established: November 1, 2004 I. Introduction Overview The purpose of this policy is to ensure the integrity, reliability and good performance of San MateoRead More →
ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM COUNTY OF SAN MATEO . SUBJECT: Voluntary Reduced Work Hours RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT: Personnel NUMBER: E-12 DATE: February 1, 1984 The Voluntary Reduced Work HoursRead More →
On July 27, 2004, the Board of Supervisors adopted the County’s “Whistleblower Ordinance” establishing procedures for the reporting of improper governmental activity. The County Manager’sRead More →