Proposed amendments to this chapter shall be submitted to the city manager and civil service commission for review and recommendation prior to submittal to the city council. Advance notice shall be given to recognized employee organizations of any amendments which affect wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. Upon request, the city manager shall provide the opportunity to consult with any employee organization so requesting, regarding amendments affecting wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. As provided in Section 3500, et seq. of the Government Code, in cases of emergency, when the city council determines that amendment(s) to these rules must be adopted immediately without prior notice or meeting with a recognized employee organization, the city shall provide such notice and opportunity to meet at the earliest practicable time following the adoption of the amendment(s). Amendments shall become effective upon adoption by the city council.
(Ord. 86-03-970 § 1 (part), 1986)