The general purpose of this chapter is to establish a Civil Service System for certain employees in the Police Department of the City, governing appointments, promotions, layoffs, retention, classifications, terminations and discipline, to substantially accomplish the purposes of Chapter 41.12 RCW. (Ord. 2737 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2221 § 1, 1999; Ord. 1444 § 1, 1980).