§ 41.10-1009. Personnel Actions.

 Until the effective date of the personnel system required by Article VIII of this Charter, the Mayor shall have the authority to establish by written directive a personnel system for municipal employees with regard to the hiring, discharging, or promotion of such employees. All personnel transactions shall be made on the basis of merit and fitness and in accordance with the provisions of said personnel system established by a written directive. A copy of said directive, and copies of any amendments thereto, shall be forwarded to Council within twenty-four (24) hours after being issued.