(A) All appointments to and promotions in the Police or Fire Department shall be made solely on merit, efficiency and fitness, which shall be ascertained by open competitive examination and impartial investigation by the Commission.
(B) For the purpose of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPOINTMENTS. All means of selecting, appointing or employing any person to hold any position or employment subject to civil service.
POSITION. An individual job which is designated by an official title indicative of the nature of the work.
PROMOTION or DEMOTION. Changing from one position to another, accompanied by a corresponding change in current rate of pay.
(2005 Code, § 12-301)