(a) Program. The City Manager shall be responsible for implementing a sound personnel program for the City, including appointment and supervision of a qualified City Personnel Director.
(b) Personnel Rules. The City Manager shall prepare personnel rules and shall refer them to Council. When approved by Council, it shall enact an ordinance adopting them, with or without amendment. These rules shall provide for:
(1) Plans, systems and projects as they relate to employee relations, personnel data systems, personnel records, employee classification, evaluation of performance and in-service training programs;
(2) The formulation of plans, advice and action to conform to applicable State and federal employment laws;
(3) The provision of a pay plan and guidelines for appointment, promotion, age of retirement and pension for City employees;
(4) Policies and procedures regulating reduction in force and removal of employees;
(5) The hours of work, attendance, regulations and provisions for sick and vacation leave;
(6) Policies and procedures governing relationships with employee organizations; and,
(7) Grievance procedures.