(A) This subchapter shall be identified and referred to as the “Personnel Ordinance of the Village of South Jacksonville, Illinois”, and shall apply to all employees of all departments, agencies, and offices responsible to the Board President, except those positions specifically exempted by other provisions of the village ordinances.
(B) (1) The purpose of this subchapter is to establish a comprehensive system of employment that ensures that all personnel transactions affecting village employees shall be made on the basis of merit and proficiency as demonstrated by examination, training, education, performance based evaluation, and other evidences of competence.
(2) All personnel administration shall be based on merit principles and scientific methods of employment. Employees are in an employment at will relationship with the village and nothing in this subchapter or its rules and regulations is intended to change the at will relationship.
(Ord. 748, passed 12-7-1995)