(A) The purpose of this chapter is to provide a policy for systematic and equitable procedures and regulations relating to the hiring, compensation, hours of work, leave, safety, training, working conditions, promotions, transfer, discipline, removal and other matters affecting the status of employees of the city. Said rules and regulations are provided to maintain uniformity and equity in personnel matters which will make the city service attractive as a career and to encourage each employee to give his or her best service to the city.
(B) This chapter covers personnel in all city departments. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and any city ordinance, state or federal law or regulation, the provisions of the city ordinance or state or federal law or regulation shall take precedence.
(C) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed as constituting a contract or as creating any contractual obligations on the part of the city or any employee. None of the city’s personnel documents or benefits plans, including this chapter, constitutes, or is intended to constitute, an express or implied contract guaranteeing continued employment for any employee.
(Res. 2010-23, passed 11-4-2010)