(d) The Board shall adopt a personnel code governing the Authority's employment, evaluation, promotion and discharge of employees. Such code may be modeled after the standards and procedures found in the Personnel Code, including provisions for (i) competitive examinations, (ii) eligibility lists for appointment and promotion, (iii) probationary periods and performance records, (iv) layoffs, discipline and discharges, and (v) such other matters, not inconsistent with law, as may be necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the Authority and its facilities. The Authority shall conduct an annual review of (i) the performance of the officers appointed by the Board who are subordinate to the chief executive officer and (ii) the services provided by outside attorneys, construction managers, or consultants who have been retained by, or performed services for, the Authority during the previous twelve month period.