(A) The provisions of this article shall apply to all city employees; provided, however, that where a collective bargaining agreement, which has been ratified and approved by the Mayor in accordance with §§ 3-2-1 et seq., Labor-Management Relations, conflicts with a provision of this article, the collective bargaining agreement shall, with respect to those employees covered by the agreement, govern over such provision of this article unless it is one establishing:
(1) Classified and unclassified service;
(2) Methods of service rating of unclassified employees; or
(3) Methods of initial employment, promotion recognizing efficiency and ability as the applicable standards, and discharge of employees.
(B) In the case of a conflict between a collective bargaining agreement and a provision establishing any of the above, this article shall govern.
('74 Code, § 2-9-26) (Ord. 52-1978; Am. Ord. 46-1995; Am. Ord. 29-1998)