Provisions of this chapter do not apply to areas covered by collective bargaining agreements. They do, however, apply to areas not specifically addressed.
This chapter shall be known as the "Personnel Ordinance."
It is hereby the declared personnel policy of the Borough that:
A. 
Employment in the Borough government shall be based on ability and fitness, free of personal and political considerations, and without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status or sex of any individual or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States.
B. 
Just and equitable incentives and conditions of employment shall be established and maintained to promote efficiency and economy in the operation of the Borough government.
C. 
Positions having similar duties and responsibilities shall be classified and compensated on a comparable basis but with allowance for wage differentials based upon individual skill, effort, responsibility, seniority and working conditions.
D. 
High morale shall be maintained by fair administration of this chapter and by every consideration of the rights and interests of employees consistent with the best interests of the public and the Borough.