Sections 6, 33 and 171

Section 6. Definitions.
Unless the context compels a different meaning, the word “officer” where found in this Charter shall be understood to mean one appointed or elected to the service of the City and not in the classified civil service.

The word “employee,” persons holding positions in the classified and unclassified civil service;
The word “Clerk,” the Clerk of the Council, or City Clerk;
The words “election authorities,” the officers designated by statute to conduct elections;
The word “electors,” residents of the City qualified to vote to fill all elective offices;
The words “City Journal,” The Toledo City Journal;
The word “measure” used in connection with legislation, an ordinance or resolution of the Council, or amendment to this Charter, as the case may be;
The word “statute,” the general law of Ohio.
In stating the number of votes necessary to pass a measure, the words “members of the Council,” means the full membership of the Council, including vacancies, if any.

Section 33: Clerk, officers, and employees
The Council shall choose a Clerk and such other officers or employees as are necessary, all of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the Council. The Clerk, officers and employees shall hold over until the new Council is organized. Council shall determine all conditions of employment of its officers and employees, including hiring, discipline and termination, in accordance with its adopted rules.

Section 171. Classification of Service.
The civil service of the City is hereby divided into the unclassified (not subject to the examination herein provided) and the classified service.
(1) The unclassified service shall include:
(a) Officers elected by the people.
(b) The City Auditor and the secretary and the auditing assistants to the City Auditor.
(c) Directors of departments, Commissioners, and other heads of divisions.
(d) Members of boards or commissions, and the chief administrative officers thereof.
(e) The Mayor’s Executive Assistant, secretary, and assistants.
(f) One (1) secretary for each department, board or commission.
(g) The legal assistants to the Director of Law.
(h) The Clerk of the Council and one (1) secretary to the Clerk of Council.
(i) Officers and employees of City Council.

Clerk shall certify a copy of the amendment to the Ohio Secretary of State.

Copies of the proposal are available in the office of the Clerk of Council.

Julie A. Gibbons
Clerk of Council
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