The Human Resources Development (HRD) report, prepared by the Human Resources Development group for Jackson, was evaluated in this study. Purposes of the HRD report were to develop a screening system for use by the city in selecting prospective firemen and policemen; to develop a promotion system as an aid in the advancement of employees in the fire and police departments; and to study and recommend improvements in the city’s personnel procedures.
On examination of the HRD report, the PEER Committee found that the reporting throughout was vague and poorly organized. Insufficient research, inadequate citation of sources, redundancy, wasted space, and confusion were several deficiencies noted. The HRD report did not achieve any of its main objectives fully nor did it estimate costs of the numerous recommended changes in city operations.
For a paper copy of this report, contact PEER by telephone at 601-359-1226 or by e-mail at reports@peer.ms.gov.