The Mayor or designee is authorized to meet and confer with employee groups on behalf of the City for the purposes of negotiating and entering into agreements with the various employee groups and establishing general work rules and conditions of employment not otherwise covered by either the Charter or the Codified Ordinances. While salary and benefits are to be considered a part of the negotiations authorized by this section, specific authorization and final approval of all compensation rates and benefits shall be submitted to Council for consideration and approved by ordinances. (A.O.; Ord. 153-2021. Passed 12-6-21.)