ARTICLE VIII

Appointments and promotions in the administrative service of the City shall be made according to merit, to be ascertained, so far as practicable, by open competitive examinations.

All positions in the service of the City shall be filled pursuant to open competitive examinations except:

• (1)members of Council;
• (2)the Clerk of Council;
• (3)the City Manager;
• (4)the directors of departments;
• (5)the secretary of the City Manager;
• (6)the assistant to the City Manager;
• (7)members of boards and commissions appointed by Council, and advisory committees appointed by the City Manager.
• (8)temporary employees of exceptional, professional or scientific qualifications engaged as consultants;
• (9)unskilled laborers; and
• (10)seasonal and part time employees.

Council may act by ordinance to designate other positions which may be filled (by original appointment or by promotion) without necessity of such examinations.

The City Manager shall appoint a suitably qualified person to serve part or full time as Personnel Officer. He shall:

• (1)conduct recruitment of qualified persons;
• (2)prepare, schedule and hold examinations;
• (3)create eligible lists from results of examinations;
• (4)certify eligibles to appointing officers;