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ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 8-1 Feminine Gender.
   When the masculine gender is used in this charter, it shall also mean the feminine unless the masculine alone is clearly indicated.
Section 8-2 Initiative And Referendum.
   The powers of the initiative and referendum are reserved to the people of the city. In the exercise of these powers, the requirements of the state constitution and law shall be observed.
Section 8-3 Merit System.
   Appointments and promotions in the service of the city shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness, and removals and demotions shall be made solely for the good of the service. Better to achieve these ends, the council may establish a merit system and provide for its proper organization and functioning and for the proper personnel administration.
Section 8-4 Qualifications Of Officers And Employees.
   Officers and employees of the city shall have the qualifications prescribed by this charter and such additional qualifications as the council may prescribe by ordinance; but the council shall not prescribe additional qualifications for mayor and councilmen.
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