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Commission flags confusing charter language on personnel/merit system; seeks clearer definitions
Summary
Commission members said charter language on the merit system and personnel review board is unclear, conflating pay merit with civil-service rules; staff will rework the language to clarify scope and who is exempt from a merit system.
Commissioners said portions of the charter that reference a “merit system” and a personnel review board (Board of Personnel Review) are confusing and inconsistent with current practice.
Staff and commissioners reviewed several sub-sections that the draft marked “intentionally omitted” and discussed whether the charter text refers to a civil‑service style merit system (tests, appointment lists and job…
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