A. Preparation, installation, revision and maintenance of a position classification plan covering all positions in the competitive service, including employment standards and qualifications for each class;

B. Preparation, revision and administration of a plan of compensation directly correlated with the position classification plan, providing a rate or range pay for each class;

C. Public announcement of all tests and acceptance of applications for employment;

D. Preparation and conduct of tests and the establishment and use of resulting employment lists containing names of persons eligible for appointment;

E. Certification and appointment of persons from employment lists and the making of provisional and emergency appointments;

F. Evaluation of employees during the probationary period;

G. Transfer, promotion, demotion, reinstatement, disciplinary action and layoff of employees in the competitive service;

H. Separation of employees from the city service;

I. Standardization of hours of work, attendance and leave regulations, working conditions and the development of employee morale, welfare and training;

J. The establishment of adequate personnel records;

K. The establishment of grievance and appeal procedures.