All appointments and promotions of Town officers and employees shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness demonstrated by a valid and reliable examination or other evidence of competence.
Consistent with all applicable federal and state laws, the Town Council shall provide by ordinance for the establishment, regulation, and maintenance of personnel policies necessary for effective administration of the Town's departments, offices and agencies, including but not limited to classification and pay plans, merit systems, examinations, force reduction, removals, working conditions, provisional and exempt appointments, in-service training, grievances and relationships with employee organizations, including collective bargaining units.
The Council shall establish a Personnel Appeals Board as set forth in § 7-422, C.G.S.