The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the appointment, powers, and duties of a Civil Service Commission in accordance with the requirements of State law.
24.02 APPOINTMENT AND TERM.
A Civil Service Commission consisting of three members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council for staggered terms of four years.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 400.1)
24.03 QUALIFICATIONS.
Commissioners must be citizens of Iowa, eligible electors, and residents of the City preceding their appointment. No person while on said Commission shall hold or be a candidate for any office of public trust.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 400.2)
24.04 COMPENSATION.
Civil Service Commissioners shall serve without compensation.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 400.2)
24.05 CHAIRPERSON; CLERK.
The Commission shall elect a Chairperson from among its members. The City Clerk or his/her designee shall be clerk of the Commission.