A. There is hereby created and adopted a merit system governing the employees of the Town, except those enumerated in this Section, for the purpose of regulating the conditions of employment and removal of employees of the Town.

B. The merit system adopted by this Article shall not apply to elected officials; officers subject to appointment and removal by the Council; consultants hired on a contract basis; contract employees; temporary employees; volunteer workers who receive no regular compensation from the Town and members of boards, committees and commissions established by the Council. (13-04, Amended, 11/21/2013)