(a) Recruitment shall be from qualified individuals from all appropriate sources and, after fair and open competition. Selection shall be on the basis of job-related ability, knowledge and skills.
(b) All persons applying for employment and all employees shall receive fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of human resource management without regard to race, color, religion, national original, sex, marital status, age, disability or political affiliation and with proper regard for their privacy and their constitutional rights.
(c) Employee advancement shall be based on demonstrated ability and quality of performance.
(d) Equitable compensation shall be provided for equivalent work, and incentives may be provided for excellence in performance.
(e) Employees shall be retained on the basis of their performance; training and development opportunities may be provided; inadequate performance shall be corrected; employees shall be dismissed who cannot or will not improve their performance to meet established standards.
(f) High standards of integrity and conduct shall be established which shall be maintained by all employees.
(g) Employees shall be prohibited from using their official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of a nomination for public office or an election. Employees shall be protected from coercion for political purposes.
(Ord. 11921, § 2 (4), passed 4-18-1995)