These rules shall be amended pursuant to the provisions of Section 2.72.080 of this Code; provided, however, that recognized employee organizations whose members may be affected by the proposed amendment shall be provided with a copy of the proposed amendment at least twenty (20) days prior to consideration by the City Council. Upon request, the City Manager or his or her designated representative will meet with representatives of recognized employee organizations, within ten (10) days following such request and prior to the scheduled date for City Council consideration thereof, to meet and confer regarding the proposed amendment. At the time the matter is considered by the Council, any interested person may appear and be heard. Amendments shall become effective upon adoption by resolution of the City Council following such consideration or at such other time as the adopting resolution may provide.
(Res. 143 95-96)