The City Council declares that it is the public policy of the city, and purpose of this article:
(A) To allow the city employees to organize and bargain collectively with the city government;
(B) To promote harmonious and cooperative relationships between all parties; and
(C) To protect the public interest by assuring, at all times, the orderly and uninterrupted operations and functions of the city government.
('74 Code, § 2-2-2) (Ord. 153-1971; Am. Ord. 121-1972; Am. Ord. 4-1977; Am. Ord. 2020-045; Am. Ord. 2021-019)