1. Adopt such rules and hold such hearings as it finds necessary in order to perform the duties and responsibilities vested in it by this chapter.

2. Submit periodic advisory reports to the Council regarding the activities of the Board as they relate to the application of merit principles in City personnel management.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter III, Section 2B(1) of this Charter the Board shall hear appeals from disciplinary demotions, discharges, and suspensions by classified employees who have completed the prescribed probationary period. The Board may delegate to hearing officers the authority to conduct hearings. The decisions of the Board shall be final and binding.

4. Administer oaths, compel attendance of and examine witnesses and compel production of and examine documents.

5. Hear appeals from classified employees from interpretations of the personnel rules approved by the Council.

6. Propose personnel rules and amendments thereto.