Sec. 11-2. - Personnel policy.

(a)

Employment in the city service shall be based on merit and fitness and shall be free of personal and political considerations.

(b)

Just and equitable incentives and conditions of employment shall be established and maintained to promote efficiency and economy in the operation of the city government.

(c)

Positions having similar duties and responsibilities and under similar work conditions shall be classified and compensated on a uniform basis.

(d)

Appointments, promotions and other actions requiring the application of the merit principle shall be based on systematic tests and evaluations.

(e)

High morale shall be maintained by fair administration of this chapter and by every consideration of the rights and interests of employees consistent with the best interests of the city and the public.

(f)

Tenure of employees subject to the provisions of this chapter shall be on the conditions of good behavior, satisfactory work performance, necessity for the performance of work and the availability of funds.

(g)

Adequate annual appropriations shall be made to enable the department to carry out effectively the provisions of this chapter.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 11-2)