The council shall adopt by ordinance a personnel code providing a comprehensive personnel
system for city officers and employees. The personnel code shall provide that all
appointments and promotions of city officers and employees shall be made solely on
the basis of merit and fitness demonstrated by examination or other evidence of competence,
and only when monies are available to continue each position. The personnel code may
authorize the city manager, or personnel board, if one is established, to promulgate
regulations dealing with personnel matters. The personnel code and any regulations
promulgated pursuant thereto shall be consistent with this Charter.
