As used in this Chapter, the following definitions apply:

1. A.Administrative rule means a binding requirement, regulation, or procedure that is formally adopted by the City Administrator pursuant to rule-making authority granted by the Charter or delegated by the Council. This definition excludes Bureau Policies. An administrative rule must be labeled as or state in its text that it is an “Administrative Rule.”
2. B.External administrative rule means an administrative rule that is intended to be binding on persons not working on behalf of the City and generally includes all administrative rules other than internal administrative rules.
3. C.Internal administrative rule means an administrative rule for City employees relating to City employment and the performance of duties on behalf of the City. Internal administrative rules may apply to interns (paid or unpaid), volunteers, applicants for employment with the City, and contractors providing services to the City.
4. D.Proposed rulemaking means the process to adopt, amend, or repeal any administrative rule.