SECTION 4. APPOINTMENT AND PROMOTION OF FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN.
   The Council may provide by ordinance for competitive examinations to ascertain the merit and fitness of applicants for appointment and promotion in the Fire Department and Police Department and may also establish age, residency and other requirements for such appointments and promotions. Appointments in the Fire Department and Police Department may also be made by lateral transfer in accordance with established legislation.
(Amended 11-5-68; 11-2-21)