Fayette Appointments ordinance (§ 125.240)

A. The established wage range minimum for the classification will be considered the normal hiring rate except in those cases where unusual circumstances appear that would warrant the appointment of an employee at a higher rate.

B. The appointment of an employee above the minimum wage range in each classification must have the approval of the Board of Aldermen in determining that it is in the best interest of the City. This approval will be based upon qualifications of the applicant being in excess of the requirements for the particular classification and that there is a shortage of qualified applicants for that classification.