2.68.060 Powers and duties of the Commission.
The Commission shall:
A. Make suitable rules to carry out the purposes of this chapter, and for examinations, appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, reinstatements, suspensions, layoffs, terminations, and any other matters connected with the purposes of this chapter. Such rules shall be consistent with the provisions of this chapter and may be amended, modified or rescinded from time to time and all rules and amendments thereof shall be printed for free public distribution.
B. Classify, for purposes of examination, all positions covered by the Civil Service System hereby established. No appointments, promotions, or transfers shall be made to or from positions covered by this system except as provided in this chapter.
C.
1. Prepare and administer examinations, which shall be graded and open to all who meet appropriate job-related qualifications, shall be practicable and consist of subjects which will fairly determine the capacity of the candidate to perform the duties of the position for which the examination is held, and may include tests of physical fitness and/or manual skill. The Commission may designate a suitable number of persons to be examiners to conduct such examinations. A Commissioner may act as examiner.
2. The relative weight of the various subjects comprising the examination shall be determined in advance of administering an examination and examinations shall be graded accordingly.
3. The Commission may establish a minimum passing grade for each examination based upon the advice and recommendation of the entity which has created the test. Such passing score shall be set at a level necessary to meet minimum State and City criteria for candidates and shall be established prior to the addition of veteran’s preference as required by law. Any passing grade shall be noted on the announcement of vacancy.
4. Examinations for all classes shall be timely prepared and administered by the Commission so as to provide at all times current registers for all classes. Eligible registers shall remain in effect for a time determined by a majority vote of the Commission, but in no event shall a register remain in effect for more than 2 years.
D. Provide notice of the time and place and general scope of examinations to be held, on the Civil Service Commission’s official bulletin board, or by such other notice deemed reasonable or necessary by the Commission.
E.
1. Prepare from the returns or reports of the examiners a register for each class of positions in this system of the persons whose standing upon examination for such class is not less than the minimum established by the Commission.
2. Persons, when graded, shall take rank upon the register as candidates in the order of their relative excellence as determined by competitive examination with credit for military and City service as hereinafter provided.
F.
1. When a vacant position is to be filled, certify to the appointing authority, on written request, the names of 3 persons.
2. If there is no register for a class, authorize a provisional appointment to the vacant position. A provisional appointment shall not continue for a period longer than 6 months, and no person shall receive more than 1 provisional appointment or serve more than 6 months as provisional appointee in any 12-month period.
3. If there is no register for a class, authorize a temporary appointment to the vacant position. A temporary appointment shall not continue for a period longer than 12 months, and no person shall receive more than 1 consecutive, temporary appointment.
G. Make investigations concerning the enforcement and effect of this chapter and the rules prescribed hereunder; and inspect all offices, places, positions, and employments affected by this chapter and ascertain whether this chapter and all such rules are being obeyed. Such investigations may be made by the Commission, or by any Commissioner or agent designated by the Commission for that purpose. Like investigation may be made on written petition of a person duly verified stating that irregularities or abuses exist in the administration of the Civil Service System setting forth in concise language the necessity and grounds for such investigation. In the course of such investigation, the Commission shall have the power to administer oaths, and to issue subpoenas and require the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents and papers relevant to such investigation. Alternatively, investigations or hearings may be conducted by a designated agent of the Commission, whose investigation may be aided by subpoenas issued by the Commission.
H. To hear and determine appeals or complaints respecting the administration of this chapter.
I. Maintain a roster of employees of this system, and other records as may be necessary for proper administration of this chapter, and provide all necessary records to the City’s Chief Administrative Officer.
J. Recommend from time to time such City legislation as the Commission may deem advisable for the betterment of this system and/or the administration thereof. (Ord. 2737 § 1 (Exh. A), 2015; Ord. 2221 §§ 4, 5, 6, 1999; Ord. 2056 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1997 § 1, 1993; Ord. 1948 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1902 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1834 § 1, 1989; Ord. 1444 § 6, 1980).