The City Administrator is vested with the power to appoint, make transfers, promotions, demotions, reinstatements, and layoffs, and suspend or dismiss employees in the classified service pursuant to, and in accordance with, the personnel rules. The City Administrator is further vested with the power to appoint, dismiss, suspend, or take such actions as the City Administrator deems warranted in connection with officers and employees in the unclassified service. In the event of an opening for a position in the unclassified service, the City Administrator shall determine from the Council whether the method of filling such position shall be by promotion or through open examination. In the event of a proposed dismissal, the City Administrator shall, prior to any action thereon, inform the Council of the circumstances involved, the action which will be taken, and the reasons therefor. The foregoing notwithstanding, the provisions of this section shall not apply to the positions of City Clerk, City Treasurer, and City Attorney.
('61 Code, § 2-2.312) (Ord. 10 C.S., passed 9-20-61; Am. Ord. 104 C.S., passed 3-8-67; Am. Ord. 188 C.S., passed 9-6-72; Am. Ord. 591 C.S., passed 1-6-93; Am. Ord. 632 C.S., passed 2-15-95)