Explanation
This ordinance establishes the authorized strength for all city divisions as reflected in the 2003 operating budget as amended. These personnel levels represent budgeted strength for most divisions. Due to financial constraints, not all positions in each division's authorized strength can be supported with approved 2003 funding. In cases where funding does not fully support authorized strength, maximum authorized strength cannot be reached unless supplemental funding becomes available.
Title
To establish a new authorized strength ordinance for various city divisions; to repeal ordinance 1146-02, and to declare an emergency. (REPEALED BY ORD. 2337-2003 PASSED 10/27/2003)
Body
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus in that it is immediately necessary to establish a new authorized strength ordinance, to reflect various needs within the city, to provide for the efficient operation of the city, and for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
SECTION 1. That pursuant to Section 14, of the City Charter, the maximum number of officers and employees authorized to be employed within the various Departments, Boards and Offices of the City and hereby fixed and established as follows:
Refer to attachment ORD0952-2003strengthspreadsheet.xls
The foregoing positions authorized include all positions within each department, division, board, office or commission, whether appointed or elected except the members of any board or commission authorized by charter or ordinance.
No Appointing Authority shall appoint full-time personnel in excess of the maximum permitted by this ordinance unless authorized by ordinance of City Council.
SECTION 2. Such of the positions within the Division of Fire as the Director of Public Safety and Fire Chief shall designate, shall be within the uniformed ranks and al...
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