Personnel Policies Manual

  1. These policies are designed to assist supervisors to deal consistently with human resources issues and to outline the rights, benefits, and what is expected of Executive and Legislative Branch employees.

    1. Role of the Navajo Nation

      2. The Navajo Nation determines jobs to be performed, offers employment, and compensates employees for the work performed.

    2. Role of Management

      3. Supervisors are responsible for utilizing and applying the personnel policies consistently in dealing with human resources issues. They are encouraged to seek advice from Department of Personnel Management and Department of Justice on the interpretation of the Personnel Policies Manual and in addressing employment issues. Supervisors are expected to provide leadership in implementing the policies and to set positive examples for employees.

    3. Role of the Employee

      4. Employees shall read, understand, and comply with policies and procedures that affect or apply to their employment.

    4. Role of the Department of Personnel Management

      5. Department of Personnel Management shall develop and implement procedures, as necessary, consistent with the policies contained in this manual. The policies developed must be reviewed by the Department of Justice and approved by the Health, Education and Human Services Committee. Department of Personnel Management will also provide guidance to supervisors and assist in addressing employment issues.

  2. These Personnel Policies apply to all employees of the Executive and Legislative Branches of the Navajo Nation government, regardless of funding source or employment status, except where they are specifically excluded. These policies do not create an employment contract by implication and the rights and privileges granted employees are only those specifically stated. These Personnel Policies apply in a limited manner to applicants for employment positions with the Executive and Legislative Branches of the Navajo Nation government, as provided in Section XIV herein.

    1. Certain categories of employees may be affected by policies and regulations that may take precedence or may supplement these policies.
    2. To the extent that programs are required to develop policies that take precedence over or supplement this manual, they shall be reviewed by the Department of Justice and approved by the Health, Education and Human Services Committee prior to implementation by the program. To the extent that programs are required to develop procedures, including alternative or supplemental procedures, that take precedence over or supplement this manual, they shall be reviewed by the Department of Justice prior to implementation by the program. All policies and procedures previously approved by this subsection are expressly ratified, but are still subject to subsequent review.

  4. These policies may be amended from time to time by the Health, Education and Human Services Committee of the Navajo Nation Council at the recommendation of the Division of Human Resources which include the Department of Personnel Management and divisions of the Executive Branch and the Legislative Branch.