Section 7.20 Exemptions
(1) The provisions of this article shall apply to all County positions except:
(a) contract employees.
(b) all volunteer members of boards and commissions appointed by the Council or Executive.
(c) all elected officials and no more than two other persons in each department of an elected official of the executive branch.
(d) those employees of the Prosecuting Attorney and Superior and District courts according to State law; provided the above independent elected officials may request and the Council and Executive may grant, by ordinance, modifications to this exemption.
(e) those employees of the Executive Department of Sheriff to the extent required by State law.
(f) the chief officer of each executive department.
(g) all employees of the Council.
(h) other employees as may be necessary as determined by the Council.
(2) Exemptions provided by this Section shall not limit the County's responsibility to fulfill its affirmative action and nondiscrimination policies. (Originally Adopted November 4, 1980)