(A) The Police Merit Commission shall prepare an examination procedure including a written examination which shall allow the Commission to rate the candidate as to his or her mental ability, physical condition, character, habits, reputation, aptitude and general fitness. The Commission shall establish and enforce rules and procedures with regard to the manner of conducting the examination and grading the candidate for appointment or reappointment, and the Commission shall set up a passing grade which if made by the applicant for appointment or reappointment will entitle the applicant's name to be placed on an eligible list, which list shall be certified by the Commission to the Board of Public Works and Safety. The eligible list shall be made up in the order of the grades received by the applicants. All persons on the eligible list shall continue on that list for two years, after which time they may reapply as an applicant. However, those not having served on a department before must be within the eligible age limits.
(B) Whenever a vacancy occurs in the Police Department, the Commission upon a written request of the Chief of the Department shall appoint the person having the highest grade on the eligibility list of that Department to fill the vacancy; the person appointed shall be enrolled as a member of the Police Department if that person can pass a physical examination as may be required by law or pension provisions and he or she must still be of good character.
(C) In the event no person is qualified for promotion by reason of the examinations and rulings provided for herein, then the Commission shall have the authority to make a temporary appointment to fill the vacancy until the next examination is held.
(Ord. G-82-925, passed 1-4-1982)