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An ordinance amending Title 3 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require departments, boards, and commissions of the Metropolitan Government to conduct annual employee surveys.
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WHEREAS, surveys distributed to employees of the Department of Emergency Communications in the summer of 2025 have been insightful to the department, and using this type of survey throughout the Metropolitan Government would provide similar benefits; and
WHEREAS, this survey will help to gather policy input, increase employee engagement, and evaluate employees' service in the furtherance of the department's mission.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Title 3 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws is hereby amended by adding the following new Chapter 3.62:
Chapter 3.62 - Annual employee surveys
3.62.010 - Surveys regarding departments, boards, and commissions
A. The department of human resources shall fund and facilitate the provision of annual surveys to the employees of departments and boards and commissions established by the Metropolitan Charter or ordinance to assess:
1. Leadership and management practices that contribute to the performance of the department, board, or commission; and
2. Employee satisfaction with:
a. leadership policies and practices;
b. workplace culture;
c. communication from peers and leadership within the department;
d. individual and workplace morale;
e. opportunity for professional development and growth; and
f. opportunity to contribute to achieving the goals of the department, board, or commission.
B. The annual surveys shall be administered by a third party outside of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County.
C. The department of human resources shall notify the metropolitan council when these annual surveys are submitted to employees.
D. The department of human resources shall provide an annual report regarding the re...
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