Section 6.14 of the City Charter contemplates the establishment of a merit system of employment in the City Service. Section 6.9 of the Charter provides that, except as otherwise provided in the Charter or by State law, the compensation of all officers and employees of the City shall be fixed in accordance with the pay plan and salary ordinance adopted by the Council and within the limits of budget appropriations. It is recognized that matters connected with the budget appropriation, the fixing of salaries and the adoption of a pay plan to conform therewith are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Council as it now is or may hereafter be constituted and for this reason a specific pay plan is not included in these Rules.
The pay plan and salary ordinances of the City as now or hereafter enacted by the City Council and as from time to time amended by the City Council shall be considered in connection with pertinent matters arising in the application of these Rules.
(Ord. 16383, 1959-06-29)