The Mayor shall have authority to appoint individuals to fill vacant positions within all departments not under the control of the Finance Director, the Law Director, or Council, and, with respect to Category I employees, shall have the authority to establish initial compensation, including eligibility for applicable benefits, prior to confirmation by Council in accordance with the Exhibit I compensation schedule of the general payroll ordinance; however, prior to confirmation by Council, such initial compensation may be awarded at no greater step level than Step 3 of the existing Exhibit I compensation classification for the vacant position until such time as Council sets permanent compensation. Such appointments shall be submitted to Council for confirmation, by resolution or ordinance, within thirty days of the appointment and recommendation by Personnel Board of Review. After the establishment of the initial compensation for Category I employees, either by the Mayor or through the confirmation process of Council, the compensation for such Category I employees shall be in accordance with the City’s general payroll ordinance. The initial compensation and benefits for non-Category I employees as well as the compensation and benefits thereafter shall be as provided in the applicable City payroll ordinances. The appointing authority established herein shall be subject to applicable Civil Service rules and regulations.
(Ord. 1997-166. Passed 10-23-97.)
(Ord. 1997-166. Passed 10-23-97.)