(A) Merit Principle
All appointments and promotions of municipal employees shall be made according to merit and fitness demonstrated through a competitive selection process to the extent practicable, except as otherwise provided by ordinance or resolution.
(B) Classified and Unclassified Service
The civil service of the municipality shall be divided into the Classified and Unclassified Service. The Unclassified Service shall comprise the following offices and positions:
1. Elective officers and persons appointed to fill vacancies in elective offices.
2. The City Manager and other appointed positions created by this Charter.
3. Members of Boards and Commissions and other bodies appointed by the Council and Advisory Committees appointed by the Manager.
4. Employees of professional qualifications engaged as Consultants.
5. The City Manager Assistant.
6. Secretary to the City Manager and one Secretary to each department or commission when authorized by this Charter or by ordinance.
7. Clerk of Council
8. All Department Heads.
9. Unskilled Labor.
10. Temporary and part-time employees.
The Classified Service shall comprise all positions not specifically included by this section in the Unclassified Service.
(C) The Civil Service Commission
There shall be a Civil Service Commission consisting of three members who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of Council. The Commission shall designate one of its members as Chairperson. Members of the Commission shall serve a staggered term of three years.
(D) Powers of Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission shall have all powers and duties granted their membership by the general laws of the State of Ohio except where the same are in conflict with this Charter.
(E) The Merit System - Civil Service Commission shall not come into effect unless the Village becomes a city.
(Amended by electorate on 8-4-20)