Does the county social services board have the authority to hear grievances or appeals by employees of the county social services department regarding personnel matters, hiring, firing, discipline, promotion, demotion, etc?

Yes, but only if the board is granted authority to hear these cases under the county's personnel ordinance and procedures. More importantly, though, the county social services director, not the social services board, has sole legal authority for hiring, supervising, promoting, demoting, disciplining, and firing employees of the county social services department.

Public Officials - Local and State Government Roles
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