(a) Upon receipt of request for certification to fill a vacancy in the classified service, other than a position in the Police Department, the Civil Service Commission shall certify to the appointing authority from the eligible list, the names, addresses and grades of the three or more persons standing highest on such list. The number of names to be certified shall be determined as follows:
(1) For one vacancy, add two to the number of vacancies;
(2) For two to four vacancies, add two to the number of vacancies;
(3) For five to eight vacancies, add four to the number of vacancies;
(4) For nine to twelve vacancies, add six to the number of vacancies; and
(5) For thirteen to sixteen vacancies, add eight to the number of vacancies.
(b) In appointing a person from the certified eligible list, the rule of three shall be followed; that is, every time a group of three available applicants is considered, one of such group shall be appointed.
(c) In the Police Department, the Commission shall certify to the appointing authority the names, addresses and grades of the top twenty-five people passing the written exam.
(d) In the Police Department, the rule of three shall apply, but only after the total screening process has been completed.
(Ord. 92-1458. Passed 10-6-92.)