(a) The policy of the city shall be to employ those persons best qualified to carry out the functions of the city. To this end, the council shall, by ordinance, establish a merit system providing for the appointment and promotion of city officers and employees solely on the basis of competence and fitness.
Terms Used In Tennessee Code 6-35-403
City: means any city or territory to be incorporated that may adopt chapters 30-36 of this title. See Tennessee Code 6-30-102
(b) All officers and employees shall be included in such merit system, except:
(1) Council members;(2) Members of boards who are not city employees;(3) The manager and the manager’s secretary;(4) Department heads; and(5) Organizations and their employees and other persons who are engaged by the city on a contractual basis.
