The general purpose of this chapter is to establish for the city a system of human resources administration based on merit principles and business methods as contemplated by the Charter, particularly, chapters XXII and XXX thereof as amended. All appointments and promotions to positions in this classified service shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness to be ascertained, insofar as practicable, by competitive examinations.
(1953 Code, ch. 10, § 2; Ord. No. 7369, § 3, 3-12-90)