Of the Commission members first appointed by the Mayor, one (1) shall be appointed for a term of six (6) years; one (1) shall be appointed for a term of four (4) years; and one (1) shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. Thereafter, appointments shall be made at the termination of each member’s term of office, and each appointment shall be for a term of six (6) years.
In the event of the death, resignation or removal of any of the Commission members, the Mayor shall, within thirty (30) days, appoint a new member to fill the unexpired term left vacant.
5.52 Duties and Responsibilities. The Civil Service Commission shall make rules for the appointment, promotion, certification of names of applicants from eligibility lists for original appointment, and promotion, transfer, lay-off, reinstatement, suspension and removal of persons in the classified service and for appeals from the action of appointing authority. Before any such rules or amendments thereof shall become effective, they shall be published in writing and an opportunity given for a public hearing thereon to be held after reasonable notice thereof has been given by the Commission. Neither the general laws of the State of Ohio nor any other provision of this Charter shall impair or limit the authority conferred in this section.
In addition to the foregoing, the Commission shall, prior to an employment offer by the appointing authority, review and confirm all credentials stated in the application provided by the candidate for classified employment by the Municipality, including, without limitation: (i) reviewing and confirming that the employment and educational history of any candidate is correct as stated in such candidate's employment application, and (ii) that such candidate has obtained and is maintaining in full force any license, certification or other qualification required by the Municipality for employment by the Municipality in the position sought by such candidate.
The Commission shall report its proceedings to the Mayor or Council upon request and shall make a report to the Mayor at the beginning of each fiscal year.
(Amended 11-8-88; 11-3-15; 11-2-21)