§ 69. Establishment.

There shall be a classified civil service which shall include all appointive offices and employments in the administrative service and in other agencies and offices of the City, and all persons receiving compensation from the City for personal services, except the following:

(a)

Members of the Council;

(b)

Persons who are appointed or elected by the Council pursuant to this Charter;

(c)

The City Manager, Deputy City Manager, the Assistant City Managers and Assistants to the City Manager, if any; and the secretary to the City Manager;

(d)

The directors of departments;

(e)

All assistant directors of departments;

(f)

All executive secretaries;

(g)

Architects, attorneys, assistant auditors, dentists, doctors, engineers, psychologists and veterinarians employed by the city;

(h)

Any other managerial or professional employees as designated by the City Manager and approved by the City Council;

(i)

Part-time, temporary and seasonal employees; and

(j)

Persons, firms, corporations, associations, foundations or other organizations whose services may be specifically engaged for professional, investigative, consultative, or other special services, and all employees or agents performing such services for such person, firm, corporation, association, foundation or of organization so specially engaged.

(Ord. No. 94956, 11-15-01)