(a) Intent. It shall be the policy of the City to fill each position in the City service with the best available qualified person. Promotions and wage adjustment shall be made on the same basis.
(b) Appointing Authority. The Mayor may delegate to the City Administrator the responsibility to recruit, screen and recommend new employees within the guidelines of the approved budget.
(c) Publicity. The Mayor or his designee shall determine the publicity required to obtain a reasonable number of qualified applicants within the guidelines of the approved budget.
(d) Examinations. As determined by the Mayor and the City Administrator, the selection process may include one or more or all of the following: oral interviews, evaluation of experience and training, reference checks, written examination, performance tests, motor vehicle reports, criminal background checks or unassembled examinations. All aforementioned examinations may also be required of current employees.
(1) Motor Vehicle Standard. Any applicant for a position with the City who has a suspended or revoked driver’s license, and who may be required to drive a City vehicle as part of their employment, shall be considered disqualified for employment with the City. Any current employee who has a suspended or revoked driver’s license and may be required to drive a City vehicle as part of their employment, is subject to reassignment to a non- driving position if available or to suspension until their license becomes valid or to termination at the discretion of their Department Head.
(2) Criminal History Standard. Any applicant for a position with the City who has a criminal record may be considered unqualified for employment with the City if the Department Head, in their discretion, determines that the nature of the criminal record would prevent the applicant from properly performing their duties. Any current City employee who has a criminal record or who is convicted of a criminal offense during employment by the City is subject to reassignment if an appropriate position is available, suspension or termination, if the Department Head, in their discretion, determines that the nature of the criminal record or offense would prevent the applicant from properly performing their duties.
(Ord. 2067. Passed 6-16-05.)