CSBG Organizational Standards Guide
Standard 7.1
Private
The organization has written personnel policies that have been reviewed by an attorney and approved by the governing board within the past 5 years.
Public
Not applicable: Local governmental personnel policies are outside of the purview of the department and the tripartite board/ advisory body, therefore this standard does not apply to public entities.
Related Resource:
- Working with Attorneys (CAPLAW)
Standard 7.2
Private
The organization makes available the employee handbook (or personnel policies in cases without a handbook) to all staff and notifies staff of any changes.
Public
The department follows local governmental policies in making available the employee handbook (or personnel policies in cases without a handbook) to all staff and in notifying staff of any changes.
Standard 7.3
Private
The organization has written job descriptions for all positions, which have been updated within the past 5 years.
Public
The department has written job descriptions for all positions. Updates may be outside of the purview of the department.
Standard 7.4
Private
The governing board conducts a performance appraisal of the CEO/executive director within each calendar year.
Public
The department follows local government procedures for performance appraisal of the department head.
Related Resource:
- Dynamic Duo: The Board + Executive Director Partnership (CAPLAW)
- Dynamic Duos Podcast (CAPLAW)
Standard 7.5
Private
The governing board reviews and approves CEO/executive director compensation within every calendar year.
Public
The compensation of the department head is made available according to local government procedure.
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Standard 7.6
Private
The organization has a policy in place for regular written evaluation of employees by their supervisors.
Public
The department follows local governmental policies for regular written evaluation of employees by their supervisors.
Standard 7.7
Private
The organization has a whistleblower policy that has been approved by the governing board.
Public
The department provides a copy of any existing local government whistleblower policy to members of the tripartite board/advisory body at the time of orientation.
Related Resources:
Standard 7.8
Private
All staff participate in a new employee orientation within 60 days of hire.
Public
The department follows local governmental policies for new employee orientation.
Related Resource:
- CSBG Training Module(CAPLAW)
Standard 7.9
Private
The organization conducts or makes available staff development/training (including ROMA) on an ongoing basis.
Public
The department conducts or makes available staff development/training (including ROMA) on an ongoing basis.
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