In addition to those positions described in subsection (b) of Los Angeles City Charter Section 1001, up to 50 additional exempt positions may be authorized to provide management services or to render professional, scientific or expert services of an exceptional character to offices or departments, including the Proprietary Departments. These positions are authorized pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 1001(b)(4). All such exempt positions authorized under this section must be approved pursuant to the procedure set forth in Los Angeles City Charter Section 1001(b)(1).
(a) Candidates for appointment to an exempt position under this section should meet the professional requirements in the exemption request forwarded by the Office of the Mayor pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Subsection 1001(b)(1). A candidate who does not meet the professional requirements specified by the Office of the Mayor pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 1001(b)(1) shall only be appointed upon approval by City Council.
(b) In the event that an exempt position approved under this section becomes vacant, the exemption shall terminate and the number of exemptions authorized under this section shall be reduced by one, unless the position is reauthorized by City Council.
SECTION HISTORY
Added by Ord. No. 183,291, Eff. 11-25-14.