(A) Basis for appointments. Appointments to vacant positions in the competitive service shall be made in accordance with the personnel rules and regulations. Appointments and promotions shall be based on merit and fitness. Merit and fitness will be ascertained in competitive examinations as defined in the personnel rules and regulations and in § 34.07(A) of this subchapter. (‘63 Code, § 2-5.111)
(B) Appointing authority. The City Manager, who shall be known as the appointing power or authority, will make all appointments within the competitive service following the procedures set forth in the personnel rules and regulations. (‘63 Code, § 2-5.112)
(C) Appointment of department directors. Department directors will be appointed by the City Manager pursuant to the provisions of Charter, Art. VI, § 602(f) and with due regard for the provisions of this subchapter and the personnel rules and regulations. (‘63 Code, § 2-5.113)
(D) Appointments subject to other laws. The Council, the City Manager, and any officer in whom is vested the power to appoint, make transfers, promotions, demotions, reinstatements, layoffs, and suspend or dismiss employees retain such power, subject to the provisions of the Charter, this subchapter, and the personnel rules and regulations. (‘63 Code, § 2-5.114)
(Ord. 203-C.S., passed 4-6-73; Am. Ord. 609-C.S., passed 9-3-96; Am. Ord. 950-C.S., passed 9-5-23)