Positions in the Civil Service of the City of Westlake shall be classified by the Commission in accordance with the Guidelines established by the Westlake City Council.
A "job description" shall be prepared for each position setting forth the position title, typical duties, responsibilities, and necessary qualifications. It shall set forth the factors and conditions which are essential characteristics of the position and also factors and conditions which separate it from other positions.
Whenever a new position is established or the duties and/or pay of existing positions are so changed that the old position no longer exists, the appointing authority shall so notify the Civil Service Commission. General pay increases do not fall within this category. The appointing authority shall prepare a new job description and pay rate and provide such other information as the Civil Service Commission may require.