On December 22, 1969, the Maricopa County Board authorized the creation of the Maricopa. This Staff Policy Manual ("SPM") contains employee policies ("policies") of the Maricopa.The manuals below are provided to answer your questions regarding employment, compensation, and benefits for staff, faculty, and specially funded employees. Although employee handbooks aren't required in Arizona, you may run into significant problems without one. We are required to complete two educational training modules: Legal Issues: Public Sector Employment; MCCCD Public Stewardship. The Human Resources Division (HR) works as a strategic partner with the City of Maricopa leadership team to improve processes, align policies and training. We continue to be successful with West-MEC graduates due to their strong work ethic, eagerness to learn and job specific skills.