There shall be a personnel officer appointed by the Manager, to serve part-time or full-time, who shall administer the personnel system of the Municipality.
The Personnel Officer shall:
(1) Prepare and recommend to the Manager for approval the necessary rules to establish and maintain the merit system in the Municipality according to the provisions of the Ohio Constitution, Article XV, Section 10. When approved by the Manager, the rules shall be proposed to the Council for adoption by ordinance, with or without amendment.
(2) Classify positions, establish job standards with adequate provisions for reclassification, and establish the probationary period. Conduct recruitment, processes, in-service training programs, and other such duties in relation to personnel as the Manager may direct.
(Amended November 2, 1976; November 3, 1992; November 7, 2017)