[Amended 12-3-1975 by Ord. No. 51-1975; 6-15-1983 by Ord. No. 24-1983; 5-29-2001 by Ord. No. 14-2001]
The former title, designation, position, post or rank of Chief Engineer, shall hereafter be known as "Fire Chief." The former title, designation, position, post or rank of Assistant Engineers shall hereafter be known as "First Deputy Fire Chiefs." The new title, designation, position, post or rank representing a third level of command formerly known as Assistant Chiefs shall hereafter be known as "Second Deputy Fire Chiefs." All vacancies to the position, post or rank of Second Deputy Fire Chief (the third level of command, whatever the same shall be called) shall be filled from the ranks of the bargaining unit using Firemen's Civil Service procedure under the Third Class City Code
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and merit selection as set forth in the 1974-1975 labor contract pursuant to the Amended Order of Court dated April 4, 1975, Returnable to No. 3709 Equity Docket 1972. In the event of a vacancy in the post of Fire Chief, such position shall be filled by the Mayor with approval of a majority of Council.
1. Editor's Note: See 11 Pa. C.S. §§ 10101 et seq.