[R.O. 1957, 5:3-1, adopted Dec. 1, 1969]
The Council does hereby declare the following principles to constitute the personnel policy of the City:
(a) 
The New Jersey State Civil Service Law and Rules which shall be applicable to municipalities in the State shall provide the basic framework for employment in the City government.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: As to State Civil Service law generally, see N.J.S.A. 11:1-1 et seq.
(b) 
Employment in the City government shall be based on merit and fitness free of personal and political considerations.
(c) 
Just and equitable incentives and conditions shall be established and maintained in order to promote efficiency and economy in the operation of the City government.
(d) 
Positions with similar duties and responsibilities shall be classified and compensated on a uniform basis.
(e) 
Appointment, promotions and other personnel actions requiring the application of the merit principle shall be based on systematic tests and evaluations of knowledge and performance, and where appropriate, these shall be carried out through the City's participation in the New Jersey State Civil Service System.
(f) 
Every effort shall be made to simulate high morale by fair administration of this chapter and by consideration of the rights and interest of employees, consistent with the best interests of the public and the City.
(g) 
Continuity of employment shall be subject to good behavior, satisfactory performance of work, necessity for the performance of work, and availability of funds.
[MC 1995-07, March 20, 1995]
(a) 
It is the intent of the City to assure equal employment opportunity based on ability and fitness to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability unless such disability effectively prevents the performance of the essential duties required of the position and which are bona fide occupational qualifications and which cannot be accommodated without undue hardship pursuant to Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(b) 
In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City shall promote and afford equal treatment and services to all citizens, employees and City representatives. No qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a City service, program or activity or be subjected to discrimination by any City agency.
(c) 
The City shall strive to achieve a balanced representation of racial, social, ethnic and disabled persons on City boards, commissions and ad hoc committees.
(d) 
It is the intent of the City to make every reasonable effort to provide accessible locations (upon request) to accommodate disabled persons to participate on boards and commissions. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide an accessible work environment for disabled municipal employees.
(e) 
City staff shall be trained to ensure that disabled persons may participate in and benefit from City programs, services and activities.
(f) 
In the event citizens, employees, or other participants in the City's programs, services and/or activities feel the City has violated their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the complainants shall avail themselves of the grievance procedures as outlined in Section 11:13-4 of the Plainfield Municipal Code.
[R.O. 1957, 5:3-2, adopted Dec. 1, 1969]
(a) 
The appointment of the City Administrator and all Department Directors of the City and appointments for which no other provision is made by or pursuant to the Charter shall be made by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council.
(b) 
Each Department Director shall appoint, promote and remove subordinate officers within his department, subject to the approval of the City Administrator, and in accordance with the Civil Service Statutes of the State of New Jersey.[1]
[1]
State law reference: As to appointments, promotions, removals, and discharges generally, see N.J.S.A. 11:21-1 et seq.
[R.O. 1957, 5:3-3, adopted Dec. 1, 1969; as amended by MC-1971-9 § 1, September 20, 1971]
(a) 
All offices and positions of the City shall be and are hereby allocated to the classified service and unclassified service.
(b) 
The unclassified service shall include the following:
(1) 
All elected officials and members of citizen boards and committees;
(2) 
City Administrator, Deputy City Administrator, Clerk, Deputy Clerk, City Assessor, Collector of Taxes, Department Directors, Director of Welfare, Executive Director of Human Relations, City Engineer, Judge of Municipal Court, Attorney for the Planning Board, Attorney for the Board of Adjustment and Corporation Counsel, together with any legal assistants, including the City Prosecutor and City Solicitor;
(3) 
One (1) secretary each to the Mayor, City Administrator, Department Directors;
(4) 
Volunteer personnel and personnel appointed to service without compensation;
(5) 
Consultants and counsel rendering temporary professional service; and,
(6) 
All other offices or positions that are so listed as unclassified by N.J.S.A. 11:22-2.
(c) 
The classified service shall include all other positions in the City's service that are not specifically placed in the unclassified service by statute or which are not excluded from the classified service by N.J.S.A. 11:22-2.
[R.O. 1957, 5:34, adopted Dec. 1, 1969]
The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to the classified service unless otherwise specifically provided therein.
[1]
State law reference: As to general provisions for persons in classified service, see N.J.S.A. 11:22-3 et seq.