Columbia Aide/trainee positions ordinance (§ 19-29)

Aide/trainee positions may be established as needed by the city manager specifically for the purpose of assisting socially and/or economically disadvantaged individuals in qualifying for possible subsequent competitive merit appointment to a permanent city position. Such aide/trainee appointments shall be exempt from the city's merit system provisions; shall not exceed six (6) months per individual; shall be established, as practicable, to facilitate EEO affirmative action goals; shall not over-extend departmental operating budgets; and shall be administered by the director.