No person who is a permanent employee of the City in a position provided for in this Charter at the time this Charter goes into effect, shall be required to take any examination to retain his position, but shall thereafter be subject to the Civil Service provisions established pursuant to this Charter.
The following persons shall be exempt from any Civil Service provision:
1. The Manager, Clerk of Council, Treasurer and Solicitor.
2. All members of boards and commissions.
3. The Manager's immediate staff, including assistants, interns, secretaries and the heads of all departments, divisions or offices reporting directly to the Manager, Deputy Manager or Assistant Manager except the heads of the Police and Fire Departments.
4. Assistant directors, assistant superintendents and assistant professionals in parks and recreation.
5. All unskilled laborers, part-time employees and temporary employees, and all employees within the Service Department and Grounds Maintenance Division.
6. Employees of exceptional professional or scientific qualifications engaged as consultants.
7. Persons appointed to fill vacancies in elective offices.