(A) Appointment to a position within the city will be made only after it has been determined the person being considered meets the qualifications set out in the current job description for which the appointment is made.
(B) The policy will apply to current employees who request a transfer or promotion to a vacant position as well as new applicants for employment or reemployment.
(C) The qualification of an applicant for a position will be ascertained based on one or more of the following:
(1) Information the applicant supplies on the official Employment Application Form;
(2) Written, performance or physical tests, examination or any combination which may be required for the position;
(3) Personal interview;
(4) Information and evaluations supplied by references given by the applicant;
(5) Prior to employment with the city, but only after an offer of employment with the city, the prospective employee must submit to and pass a preemployment drug test; and
(6) Other appropriate information as determined.
(D) (1) All employees are appointed by the Mayor except non-elected city officers pursuant to KRS 83A.080. All non-elected city officers will be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council.
(2) Non-elected officers include:
(a) City Clerk;
(b) Chief of Police; and
(c) Fire Chief.