§ 2-178. Administration.

The city manager shall administer the city personnel system and may delegate his or her powers and duties under this division to a personnel officer, may delegate the appointing authority granted by the city council to any other officer or employee of the city, or may recommend that such powers and duties be performed under contract. The city manager shall:

(1)

Act as the appointing authority for the city as to all employees, except elective officers and the city attorney.

(2)

Prepare and recommend to the city council personnel rules and revisions and amendments to such rules.

(3)

Direct the preparation of a classification plan, including class specifications including revisions to that plan.

(4)

Have the authority to discipline employees in accordance with this division and the personnel rules of the city.

(Ord. No. 98-01, § 3, 1-28-1998)