(A) It is hereby declared that the subject of city employer employee relations as set forth in this chapter is a matter of local concern, that the provisions herein are adopted pursuant to the authority of the Charter of the city, and that the provisions herein are exclusive and supersede and take precedence over any state statute now or hereafter enacted relating to city employer/employee relations, employee consultation or collective bargaining for city employees.

(B) The rights, powers and authority of the City Council in all matters, including the right to maintain any legal action, shall not be modified or restricted by this chapter.
(Ord. 867, passed 5-12-75)