§ 7.2. Administrative Officers and Employees—Appointment, Terms, and Compensation.  


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  • (a)

    The City Manager shall hold office by virtue of appointment by the Council, which body shall also set his compensation. He shall hold office at the pleasure of the Council.

    (b)

    Except as otherwise provided in this charter, all other administrative officers shall be appointed by the City Manager, subject to the confirmation of the Council, and serve at the pleasure of the City Manager.

    (c)

    In making appointments of administrative officers, the appointing authority shall consider only the good of the public services and the fitness of the appointee for, and his ability to discharge, the duties of the office to which he is appointed. Such appointments shall also be subject to Section 4.2(b) of this charter.

    (d)

    The compensation of all administrative officers and employees, except that of the City Manager, shall be set by the City Manager in accordance with budget appropriations.

State law reference

Mandatory that Charter provide for compensation of its officers, MCL 117.3(d), MSA 5.2073(d).