Composition and Term. The Civil Service Commission shall consist of three (3) electors of the City, not holding other Municipal office, to be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of Council, for a term of six (6) years, except that of the three (3) first appointed, one (1) shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years, one (1) for a term of four (4) years, and one (1) for a term of six (6) years. A vacancy occurring during the term of any member of the Civil Service Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term in the manner authorized for an original appointment.
Duties. The Civil Service Commission shall provide by rule for the ascertainment of merit and fitness as the basis for appointment and promotion of all regular employees in the service of the Municipality as required by the Constitution and laws of Ohio, and for appeals from the action of the Mayor in any case of transfer, reduction or removal. The action of the Commission on any such appeal shall be final, except as otherwise provided by the laws of Ohio.
Civil Service Examination shall not be required for the appointment of any member of a board or commission, or any head of a department, or any assistant to the Law Director or to the Clerk, or any secretary to the Mayor or to the head of any department, or for appointment to any other office or position requiring professional or exceptional qualifications.
All permanent employees who have had at least twelve (12) months service with this Municipality prior to the effective date of this section may be retained in the same or any similar position without examination. Except as herein provided, the Civil Service Commission shall determine the practicability of competitive examinations for any nonelective office or job classification in the service of the City.
(Amended 11-5-02)
(Amended 11-5-02)