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Glendale committee recommends package of charter language changes on hiring, oversight and council conduct
Summary
The Charter Review Committee voted Feb. 5 to recommend several charter language changes to City Council, including a non‑interference clause for council members and personnel‑selection adjustments (a 'three whole scores' selection rule, probationary-period authority and rules for promotional reallocations).
The Glendale Charter Review Committee on Feb. 5 voted to recommend a set of charter-language changes to the City Council covering council conduct and civil‑service hiring procedures.
Staff told the committee the package combines a non‑interference provision for council members with changes in Article 24 that would let appointing authorities select from candidates within the three highest whole scores, authorize civil service to set probationary periods up to 18 months (with 12 months remaining the maximum for sworn personnel) and permit promotional…
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