The purpose of this guide is to identify the responsibilities generally delegated to school district personnel administrators. In addition to outlining general personnel department functions, the authors list personnel director responsibilities in five broad areas: (1) employee relations (including record maintenance and staff development); (2) employment and assignment (including recruitment, personnel selection, and termination); (3) external requirements compliance (including implementing equal employment opportunity programs, categorically funded programs, and wage and hour laws); (4) labor relations administration (including participation in collective bargaining); and (5) administration and application of policies, regulations, and contracts. (Author)