TITLE 2
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
CHAPTER 1
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-1-1: Purpose
2-1-2: Appointments; Terms
2-1-3: Qualifications
2-1-4: Chairman; Clerk; Records
2-1-5: Meeting Place; Supplies
2-1-6: Duties
2-1-7: Applicability; Exceptions
2-1-8: Hearings And Appeals
2-1-9: Judicial Review
2-1-1: PURPOSE:
The Civil Service Commission of the City shall be an administrative tribunal created under the authority of chapter 400, Iowa Code. The purpose of said commission shall be to preserve and protect the rights and privileges of civil service employees within City government, and to ensure efficient, effective and harmonious public service for residents of Mason City. The purpose of the commission shall also be to hear and determine matters as set out in section 2-1-8 of this chapter involving the rights and privileges of civil service employees based on the merits of each case. (Ord. 1616, 11-16-1981)
2-1-2: APPOINTMENTS; TERMS:
The Mayor, subject to the approval of the City Council, shall appoint three (3) Civil Service Commissioners who shall hold office, one (1) until the first Monday in April of the second year, one (1) until the first Monday in April of the third year, and one (1) until the first Monday in April of the fourth year after such appointment, and whose successor shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years except that in case of a vacancy, the appointment shall be made to fill the unexpired term. (Ord. 97-22, 9-2-1997)
2-1-3: QUALIFICATIONS:
The Commissioners must be citizens of Iowa, eligible electors as defined in chapter 39, Iowa Code, and residents of the City preceding their appointment and shall serve without compensation. A person, while on the commission, shall not hold or be a candidate for any office of public trust. (Ord. 87-20, 9-21-1987; amd. 2017 Code)
Civil Service Commissioners shall not buy from, sell to, or in any manner become parties directly to any contract to furnish supplies, material, or labor to the City in which they are Commissioners. (Ord. 87-20, 9-21-1987)
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