(a) The Civil Service Commission shall:
(1) Prescribe and enforce rules relating to the appointment and dismissal of classified personnel of the City. (ORC 124.40(A));
(2) Prepare, conduct and grade, all competitive and non-competitive examinations for classified positions and the City of Cortland Police and Fire Departments are authorized to utilize collaborative civil service testing with a civil service testing program within a University, College or Vocational Training Center or utilize collaborative testing with one or more civil service commissions within the State of Ohio;
(3) Prepare lists of eligible candidates for classified positions ranked in order of merit and fitness. (ORC 124.04 (C));
(4) Classify all positions and allocate new positions to appropriate classifications. (ORC 124.04 (E));
(5) Keep and maintain records open to the public of all actions and decisions of the Commission granted under authority of this ordinance.
(ORC 124.09(B));
(6) Hear appeals from classified employees on decisions by the Mayor affecting employment, reduction in pay, suspension, discharge, layoff, assignment, reassignment, classification, or reclassification of positions;
(7) Prescribe, amend, and enforce administrative rules for carrying out its functions, powers, and duties;
(8) Keep records of all applications for examinations and examinations conducted which will be open to the public "except examinations, proficiency assessments, and recommendations of former employers." The Mayor will have free access to all these records for investigative purposes. (ORC 124.09(B));
(9) Make investigations as to enforcement of this ordinance including administering oaths and taking testimony. (ORC 124.09(F));
(10) Make a yearly report to the Mayor by January 1 showing the Commission's actions, rules in force, and any recommendations. (ORC 124.09 (H)).
(b) The Civil Service Commission may:
(1) Subpoena for investigations or hearings over which the Commission has authority.
(ORC 124.09(G); Ord. 0-52-22. Passed 10-17-22.)