§ 3.19. Personnel policies.

The city council shall adopt rules and regulations consistent with this charter concerning:

(1)

The method of employee selection and probationary periods of employment;

(2)

The administration of the position classification and pay plan, methods of promotion and application of service ratings thereto, and transfer of employees within the classification plan;

(3)

Hours of work, vacation, sick leave and other leaves of absence, overtime pay, and the order and manner in which layoffs shall be effected;

(4)

Such dismissal hearings as due process may require; and

(5)

Such other personnel notices as may be necessary to provide for adequate and systematic handling of personnel affairs.