§ 2-219. Scope of rules

Rules may be formulated as necessary and proper to carry out the intent and purpose of this chapter, and rules must be formulated to establish specific procedures to conform with the following phases of the personnel system:

(a) The preparation, installation, revision and maintenance of a position classification plan covering all positions in the classified service.

(b) The formulation of guidelines for the minimum standards and qualifications for each class of positions.

(c) The public announcement of vacancies and examinations and the acceptance of applications for employment.

(d) The preparation and conducting of examinations and the establishment and use of employment lists containing names of persons eligible for employment.

(e) The certification and appointment of persons from employment lists to fill vacancies and the making of acting and emergency appointments.

(f) The evaluation of employees during the probation period and at least annually thereafter.

(g) The transfer, promotion, demotion and reinstatement of employees in the personnel system.

(h) The separation from the service of employment through layoff, dismissal, suspension and termination and incapacity to perform required duties.

(i) The development of work schedules, attendance and leave regulations, working conditions and the development of employee training programs.

(j) The maintenance and use of necessary records and forms.

(k) Suitable provision for orderly and equitable presentation to the city council by employee of matters relating to general conditions of employment.

(l) The establishment of criteria for employee representation and establishing limitations and prohibitions in connection therewith.

(m) The criteria for determining management personnel.

(Code 1960, § 2703; Ord. No. 98-3, § 1, 2-2-98)