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7C Page 4 Throughout the year the budget is utilized by Port management as an analytical tool to assist in assessing and responding to changing conditions in order to maintain profit margins and maximize profitability. The Port, rather than funding its operations from tax revenues, relies solely upon its ability to generate sufficient revenue to sustain its operations, maintain its extensive infrastructure and accumulate funds for capital projects. In these aspects the Port operates in the same manner as a for-profit business. Throughout the year the Port provides investment and cash position information to the City's Finance Director, who also serves as the Port's Treasurer and who, along with the City's Financial Services Manager, is an authorized signatory on the Port's bank and investment accounts. At the end of each fiscal year the Port provides the City's Financial Services Manager with accounting schedules and other financial information for use in the City's financial statements and audit. The Port's Director of Finance and Administration and the City's Finance Director and Accounting Services Manager also confer and share information on an as needed basis throughout the year. 5. How does the department inter-relate with the Human Resources Department, if at all, on hiring, firing, training and other personnel issues? A: The Port does not consult with the City's Human Resources Department regarding hiring, firing or training of personnel. All personnel matters are handled by the Port Director and the Port's Director of Finance/Administration under policies established by the Commission, usually through a salary ordinance. See the answer to Question # 11 regarding the roles of the Commission in hiring Port staff. The Port interacts with the City's Human Resources Department regarding the administration of employee benefit programs in which the Port is enrolled through the City. These benefit programs are: worker's compensation, dental insurance, life insurance, and the CalPers retirement plan. The HR Department assigns a member of its staff as "Port Representative" to coordinate with the Port on these benefit programs. 6. How does the department inter-relate, if at all, with all other departments in the city (police, fire, community development, public works, etc.)? A: The Port has a professional working relationship with other City Departments. Most interaction involves day-to-day operations with the Police, Fire, Public Works, Community Development, and Parks & Recreation Departments. A few of the most significant examples are: Police Department - The Port and port tenants rely on the Police Department for law enforcement on Port property. They provide assistance with enforcement situations ranging from illegally parked vehicles to burglaries in office buildings. The Port's Maritime Security Plan, approved by the Coast Guard, is implemented by Port staff and a private security firm employed by the Port. The Police Department provided waterside Page 3 of 13 Port of Redwood City Responses to City Charter Questions 02J05/08