A. Intent. It is the intent of this Article to comply with Article XV, Section 10, of the Constitution of the State of Ohio while superseding the Ohio Civil Service Act, as contained in the general laws of the State. The provisions of this Article are intended to expressly delegate specific rulemaking authority to the Civil Service Commission and/or the Council, and any such rules made by the Civil Service Commission and/or Council under the authority delegated by this Article shall supersede State law.
B. Civil Service. All appointments and promotions of City officers and employees who are in the classified service shall be made solely on the basis of merit and fitness, demonstrated by examination, where practicable, or other evidence of competence.