A Civil Service Commission consisting of three (3) members shall be established. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of Council. The members shall have terms of six (6) years on a staggered basis. Not more than two Commissioners shall be of the same political party. The Commission shall enforce the local Civil Service regulations as approved by Council as well as its own rules. Such regulations and rules shall provide for appointments and promotions according to merit and fitness.
The Civil Service Commission shall be responsible for the conduct of entrance and promotional examinations, the classification of all City positions, and the review of such personnel transactions as transfers, reinstatements, and exceptional appointments. In addition, it may hear appeals from suspensions, demotions, or dismissals from service with the City.