The civil service shall include all positions in the Municipality except:
(1) Members of Council;
(2) The Clerk of Council;
(3) The City Manager;
(4) The Directors of Departments;
(5) The Secretary to the City Manager;
(6) The Assistant to the City Manager;
(7) Members of Boards and Commissions appointed by Council, advisory committees appointed by the City Manager;
(8) Those positions requiring peculiar and exceptional qualifications of a scientific, managerial, professional or educational character;
(9) Unskilled laborers;
(10) Seasonal, provisional, temporary or part time employees.
In addition to the above, other positions may be exempted from the civil service and/or the competitive examination requirements upon the determination of the City Manager and the approval of the Personnel Appeals Board.
(Amendment adopted by the electorate, 11-4-80; Amendment adopted by the electorate, 11-7-95)