The Council shall establish, by ordinance, a personnel system for the Borough (Chapter
1, Part 2). The system so established shall be based upon merit principles.
Race, creed, color, sex or political affiliation or beliefs shall
not be a factor in any appointment or promotion.
The system established by Council shall include as a minimum
the following provisions:
A. The classification of all Borough positions, based on the duties,
authority and responsibility of each position with adequate provision
for reclassification of any position whenever warranted by change
of circumstances.
B. A pay plan for all Borough positions.
C. Methods of determining the merit and fitness of candidates for appointment
or promotion.
D. The policies and procedures regulating reduction in force and disciplinary
action, including suspension and removal of employees.
E. The hours of work, provisions for sick and vacation leave and holidays
and provisions for overtime and compensation.
F. Grievance procedures, including procedures for the hearing of grievances.
G. Other practices and procedures necessary to the administration of
the Borough personnel system.