By ordinance, the legislative body of any city may establish a personnel system, merit system, or civil service system for the selection, employment, classification, advancement, suspension, discharge, and retirement of appointive officers and employees.
Cal. Gov. Code § 45001
The System
Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.
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