(A) Merit principle. Appointments and promotions in the service of the City shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness; and removals, demotions, suspensions and layoffs shall be made solely for the good of the service.
(B) Merit system. Consistent with all applicable federal and state laws, the City Council shall within twelve (12) months after the effective date of this Charter provide by ordinance for the establishment, regulation, and maintenance of a merit system governing personnel policies necessary to effective administration of the employees of the city's departments, offices, and agencies, including but not limited to classification and pay plans, examinations, force reduction, removals, working conditions, provisional and exempt appointments, in-service training, grievances, and relationships with employee organizations.
Cross-reference:
Merit system adopted, see §§ 35.40 et seq.