By virtue of the authority vested in the Mayor and Council by § 4-101 et seq., Local Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, there is hereby established a personnel system for the City of College Park. All offices, employments and positions now existing or hereafter created within the City service, except those filled by election or by direct appointment of the Mayor and City Council, are hereby placed within the jurisdiction of said personnel system and shall be subject to such rules and regulations and procedures as are hereinafter set forth and which may be set forth by virtue of the provisions of this article. Elected and appointed officials are not entitled to employee benefits except those otherwise mandated by law.
The responsibility for implementing this article and for the general supervision of the personnel system is hereby vested in the City Manager.
The City Manager shall be responsible for the following:
A. 
Making recommendations to the Mayor and Council with regard to the classification of positions and compensation therefor; the administration of the classification system and the rates of compensation; and the inclusion of said recommendations each year in the budget submitted to the Mayor and City Council.
B. 
Assisting in developing the Mayor and Council meeting agendas.
C. 
Preparing the fiscal year budget for review by Mayor and Council.
D. 
Making recommendations concerning measures calculated to increase efficiency and to promote the interest and welfare of employees.
E. 
Devising necessary administrative procedures to execute the policies of the Mayor and City Council.
F. 
Administering such rules and regulations and procedures as may be set forth by the Mayor and City Council.
G. 
Providing supervision and leadership to department directors and exercising direction over programs and duties administered by those departments.
H. 
Developing and maintaining an effective working relationship with all department directors, the Mayor and Council, other municipal officials, civic associations, county and state officials and the residents of the City of College Park.
I. 
Monitoring specific projects, reviewing status and progress with senior staff, reporting to Mayor and Council as required.
J. 
Developing new and revised recommended policies, strategies and procedures designed to improve City operations and service to the public.
K. 
Ensuring staff support as directed or as necessary for the Mayor and Council.
L. 
Undertaking union negotiations.
M. 
Interpreting and amending personnel regulations and administrative policies, including the Personnel Manual, other than those issues for which authority is specifically reserved to the Mayor and City Council, including § 62-4 of this chapter.
N. 
Such other duties as the Mayor and Council may require.
The Mayor and Council shall:
A. 
Adopt personnel policies with respect to positions, classification, staff levels, pay and the following benefits: insurance, pension, retirement and amount of paid leave, in conformity with and in furtherance of this article.
B. 
Authorize staff levels (number of positions) with the adoption of the annual budget.
C. 
Approve, establish or modify all salary schedules for classes of positions with the adoption of the annual budget.
D. 
Individual members of the Mayor and Council shall not direct or request the recommendation of any person to, or removal from, employment by the City Manager or in any manner dictate the recommendation of any potential employee to the Mayor and Council by the City Manager. Except for the purpose of inquiry. Council members shall deal with the administrative service solely through the City Manager, and no Council member shall give orders to any subordinates of the City Manager either publicly or privately.