§ 1. Definitions.

Subdivision 1. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and phrases defined in the following subdivisions have the meanings there ascribed to them.

Subd. 2 "Appointing Authority" means the official, employee, council, board or commission empowered by statute, or ordinance to make an appointment to the position referred to in the context.

Subd. 3 "Board" means the personnel board provided for in Section 4.

Subd. (4) "Classified Service" means the positions covered by the Merit System.

Subd. (5) "Employee" includes an officer, employee, or other holder of a position in the City.

Subd. (6) "Merit System" means the method provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 44, this ordinance, and rules adopted thereunder for the employment, promotion, dismissal and discipline of municipal employees.

Subd. (7) "Position" includes any office, employment, or place in the municipal service that may be filled by an employee.

Subd. (8) "Peace officer" means an employee of the City who is licensed by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training, is charged with the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the general laws of the state, and has the full power of arrest.

(Ord. No. 10-05, § 1, 7-26-2010)