6-1-4: CANDIDATE LISTS:
   A.   Makeup Of Lists: The City shall compile and keep two (2) lists of candidates for hiring police officers for the City. One list shall be made up of people passing the civil service examination, and the other list shall be made up of law enforcement officers presently employed by a recognized law enforcement agency within the State, other than the City.
   B.   Selection Preference: The City shall select from either list; however, at the option of the Chief of Police and with the concurrence of the Mayor, the list comprised of employees of the other recognized law enforcement agencies shall have preference. (1988 Code § 2.20.040)