(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLASSIFIED CAREER SERVICE. Includes all officers and positions in the government of the city not included in either of the unclassified services.
UNCLASSIFIED CAREER SERVICE. Includes:
(a) The City Manager;
(b) The City Attorney;
(c) The Municipal Judge;
(d) The elective officers of the city;
(e) The members of city boards and commissions;
(f) Persons jointly employed by the city and some other governmental agency; and
(g) Uncompensated volunteers.
UNCLASSIFIED NONCAREER SERVICE. Includes the positions of:
(a) Persons employed by the city not more than six months during a fiscal year for special purposes;
(b) Part-time employees paid by the hour or day;
(c) Persons serving the city as independent contractors;
(d) Persons retained by the city as consultants; and
(e) Persons employed to render the city expert service of occasional character.
(B) Merit system. There shall be developed and maintained for all persons in the classified service a system of personnel administration based solely on merit and fitness which shall govern:
(1) The appointment of persons;
(2) The promotion, transfer, demotion and suspension of persons; and
(3) The dismissal of persons.
(C) Compensation.
(1) In the fixing of compensation for each class of position in the classified service, consideration shall be given to:
(a) The responsibilities and nature of work of the persons occupying positions in the class;
(b) The cost of living index of the United States Bureau of Labor statistics;
(c) Wages and salaries paid:
1. By private employers;
2. By other governmental units and agencies; and
3. By other cities in classes of equal or similar positions in the classified service.
(d) The principle known as equal pay for equal work;
(e) Unusual problems of recruitment and turnover in positions in the class; and
(f) Other factors relevant to what is fair compensation for the class of work, including education and experience.
(2) The following persons shall receive compensation not only for time worked but also for authorized holidays, vacations and sick leave:
(a) Classified career service;
(b) The City Manager;
(c) The City Attorney; and
(d) The Municipal Judge.
(3) Persons in the non-career service may be paid only for the time worked.
(D) Administration of system.
(1) The City Manager or whomever he or she designates:
(a) Shall have charge of the administration of the personnel system for which this section calls;
(b) Shall be responsible for seeing that the policies of the ordinance are carried out; and
(c) Shall meet from time to time with a representation of city employees to consider information, suggestions and recommendations regarding the personnel policies and practices of the city.
(2) As administrative head of the system, he or she:
(a) Shall formulate and submit to the Council:
1. A classified plan;
2. A pay plan;
3. Rules necessary for developing and administering the personnel system; and
4. Whatever amendments to the plans and rules he or she deems necessary.
(b) May, with the consent of the Council, obtain on behalf of the city necessary services from persons and agencies skilled in personnel administration.
(3) A classified plan, a pay plan, rules or amendments shall have legal effect as if it were a part of this section as soon as it is:
(a) Approved by the Council; and
(b) Posted at the City Hall.
(Ord. 882, passed 6-1-1970)