No person who is a permanent employee of the Municipality at the time this Charter goes into effect shall be required to take any examination to retain his positions, but shall thereafter be subject to the provisions established pursuant to this Charter.
All positions in the administrative service of the Municipality shall, so far as practicable, be filled pursuant to open competitive examinations except:
1. Elected officials.
2. The Manager, Clerk of Council, Finance Director and Law Director.
3. All department heads, including the Chief of Police, Assistant Chief of Police and Fire Chief.
4. All part-time employees, seasonal employees and temporary employees.
5. Members of boards and commissions appointed by Council or the City Manager.
6. The Assistant City Manager.
7. The personal secretaries of all department heads, agencies, boards and commissions.
8. Any office or position requiring exceptional or professional qualifications.
9. The Manager’s immediate staff including assistants, interns and secretaries.
(Enacted 11-2-99)