ARTICLE VIII
PERSONNEL
SECTION 8.01: Merit System Established
Appointments and promotions in the civil service of the City shall be
made according to merit, to be ascertained, so far as practicable, by
open competitive examination.
SECTION 8.02: Exempt Positions
All positions in the service of the City shall be filled pursuant to
open competitive examinations except:
- Members of the Council
- The Clerk of Council
- The President of Council
- The Vice-President of Council
- The City Manager
- The Assistant City Manager
- The Directors of Departments
- The Superintendents and/or Heads of Departments, except as provided
for in Article V, Sections 5.06 and 5.07
- The Administrative Assistant
- The Secretary to the City Manager
- Members of Boards and Commissions
- Seasonal, Temporary, and Part- Time Employees
- The Chief Building Inspector
Designation of these positions as exempt from competitive examination
shall not affect individuals found to be properly in a classified
position on the effective date of this charter.
SECTION 8.03: Personnel Department
There shall be established a Personnel Department and the City Manager
shall serve as Director of Personnel or may appoint, with the approval
of the Council, a suitably qualified person to serve part or full time
as Director of Personnel who shall:
- Recruit qualified persons;
- Prepare, schedule and hold examination, other than civil service
examinations;
- Establish job descriptions;
- Develop and coordinate training programs;
- Prepare and recommend to City Council, through the City Manager, for
approval and publication, necessary rules to establish and maintain the
merit system in the City;
- Conduct an investigation of prospective employees' previous work
records and such other records as may be necessary;
- Perform such other duties relating to personnel matters as the City
Manager may direct.
SECTION 8.04: Assessments and Contributions
No person shall orally, by letter, or otherwise, solicit or assist in
soliciting any assessment, subscription or contribution for any
political party or political purpose whatever from any person holding
any compensated City position.
SECTION 8.05: Classification of Positions
Within two years of the effective date of this charter, a comprehensive
job evaluation and wage review shall be made of all full-time, permanent
positions of employment within the City.
ARTICLE IX - GENERAL PROVISIONS
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