(A) In accordance with KRS 90.300 through KRS 90.410, all references to the “Commission” throughout this subchapter specifically relate to the city’s Civil Service Commission unless otherwise stated.
(B) The Mayor, subject to the approval of the city legislative body, shall appoint at least three, but no more than five, persons who shall constitute the Civil Service Commission of the city. Each appointee shall be at least 30 years of age and not related by either blood or marriage to the Mayor or any member of the city legislative body. The appointees shall originally be appointed one for a term of three years, one for a term of two years and all remaining appointments shall be for a term of one year, and the successors to these appointees shall be appointed in like manner, each for a period of three years and until his or her successor is appointed and qualified. A vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments. At the time of any appointment, if the Mayor elects to appoint only three Commissioners, not more than two Commissioners shall be adherents of the same political party. If the Mayor elects to appoint more than three Commissioners not more than three Commissioners shall be adherents of the same political party. Each appointee shall qualify by taking an oath of office as required by law. Each year, the Commission shall elect a Chairperson from amongst themselves. The salaries of the members of the Commission may be fixed by the city legislative body.
(C) The purpose of the city’s Civil Service Commission shall be to hold examinations as to the qualification of all applicants for: positions within the city’s Police or Fire Departments, for promotions therein, and to hear and adjudicate charges against or involving members of the Police and Fire Departments.
(Ord. 22-2019, passed 9-30-2019)