ARTICLE VII
PERSONNEL

SECTION 8.01 . MERIT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED.

   Appointments and promotions in the administrative service of the city shall be made according to merit, to be ascertained, so far as practicable, by open competitive examinations.

SECTION 8.02 . EXEMPT POSITIONS.

   All positions in the service of the city shall be filled pursuant to open competitive examinations except:

   (1)    Members of the council

   (2)    The clerk of council

   (3)    The city manager

   (4)    The directors of departments

   (5)    Members of boards and commissions appointed by the council, and advisory committees appointed by the city manager.

   (6)    Temporary employees of exceptional, professional, or scientific qualifications engaged as consultants.