Fulton Personnel System ordinance (Charter § 6.3)

Within twelve (12) months after the adoption of this charter, the council shall adopt by ordinance a personnel code providing a comprehensive personnel system for city officers and employees. The personnel code shall provide for the definition of classified and unclassified employees as follows: classified are positions other than department heads, city clerk, and director of administration. Unclassified shall include department heads, city clerk, and director of administration. The personnel code shall provide that all appointments and promotions of classified employees shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness demonstrated by examination or other evidence of competence. The personnel code shall further provide that appointment to unclassified positions shall be made on the recommendation of the director of administration with the advice and consent of the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the director of administration unless otherwise provided by law or this charter.

The personnel code shall authorize the director of administration with the advice of the personnel board, to promulgate regulations dealing with personnel matters. The personnel code and any regulations promulgated pursuant thereto shall be consistent with this charter.