In accordance with Article X of the Charter of the city, there is hereby established a merit system governing the hiring, promotion and discharge of employees and providing for the general regulation of employees. Pursuant to the Charter, the Mayor designates the Chief Administrative Officer of the city to be responsible for the administration of the merit system. The Chief Administrative Officer is authorized to establish Rules and Regulations to implement this article. If this article conflicts with any federal law, federal law will control.
('74 Code, § 2-9-1) (Ord. 52-1978; Am. Ord. 29-1998)