CHAPTER VI.
PERSONNEL ADVISORY BOARD
Members, Terms
Section 38. There is hereby created a personnel advisory board of three (3) members, none of whom shall hold any other city office. One (1) shall be appointed by the manager, one (1) by the mayor ad the two (2) so chosen shall appoint the third who shall be chairman. The members shall serve without compensation at the pleasure of the respective appointing authority. Vacancies occurring shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments were made.
Qualifications
Section 39. Members of the personnel advisory board shall be duly registered taxpaying electors of the city who shall have resided in the city for at least the three (3) years immediately prior to their appointment, and shall believe in the merit system for city employment.
Powers and Duties
Section 40. The personnel advisory board shall administer the retirement and pension system provided for in this charter. It shall investigate complaints made to it in writing by any officer or employee in the administrative service who is suspended, reduced or removed and report its findings in writing to the manager. The decision of the manager shall be in writing and shall be final. The complaints, findings and decisions shall be filed with the city clerk. At the request of the manager the personnel advisory board shall create eligibility lists, a system of classification and give him such other assistance in personnel matters as occasion requires to the end that there shall be provided a fair and impartial approach to municipal employment based upon the fitness, training and experience of the applicant with no discrimination on account of political or religious opinions; but at the same time without in any sense handicapping the responsible administrative officers in securing efficient service. The manager shall provide for the necessary clerical help, office equipment and supplies.