The employment and termination of persons necessary to operate and maintain the facilities shall be subject to the following limitations:

    1. Appointment of such persons shall be consistent with the city's position classification and personnel manuals and limited to positions authorized in the budget as finally approved by the city council.

    2. All wages and benefits of the facilities' employees shall be based on appropriate classifications and in accordance with the pay plan adopted by the city except that the board, shall fix compensation of the director of the facilities within the compensation range established by the city council for that position.

    3. All labor contracts shall first be approved by the city council before becoming effective. (Ord. 95/U-3255)