New or additional positions in the Town Personnel Policies and Procedures may be created or existing positions abolished, and changes in the duties and responsibilities of existing positions may be made by resolution of the Council upon the recommendation of the Manager. The Manager shall cause to have prepared a set of rules which shall provide an adequate and systematic procedure for the handling of the personnel issues of the Town. Such rules and any amendments thereto shall become effective upon passage by the Council and filing with the Town Clerk. Copies of such rules and amendments shall be distributed to all members of the classified service.