(a)
Departments, Authorities and Offices. Existing departments, agencies,
authorities and offices shall be continued as constituted on the effective
date of this Charter until thereafter changed pursuant to this Charter
or by ordinance.
(b)
Committees, Board and Commissions. Existing committees, boards, and
commissions shall be continued as constituted on the effective date
of this Charter until thereafter changed pursuant to this Charter
or by ordinance.
The Council shall adopt by ordinance a Personnel Code providing
a comprehensive personnel system for City Officers and employees.
The Personnel Code shall provide that all appointments and promotions
of City Officers and employees shall be made solely on the basis of
merit and fitness demonstrated by examination or other evidence of
competence. The Personnel Code may authorize the City Manager to promulgate
regulations dealing with personnel matters. The Personnel Code and
any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto shall be consistent with
this Charter.[1]
(Ord. No. 28081 Question 1, 8-25-08; Ord. No. 28115 Question
1, 12-8-08)
[1]
Editor's Note: The Personnel Code is on file in the City offices.
