Chapter 2.80
CONFIRMATION OF MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS
Sections:
2.80.030 Temporary appointment.
2.80.040 Confirmation by lack of action.
2.80.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
A. “City council” means a duly constituted quorum of the city council of the city of Deer Park.
B. “Mayor” means the mayor of the city of Deer Park.
C. “Permanent employees” means all employees who hold an employment position designated in the annual budget of the city as a permanent position, but those employees shall be considered “permanent employees” only after their completion of a six-month probationary period. The designation of a position as permanent shall in no manner confer upon an employee any greater rights than specifically authorized in establishing a position. As defined in this subsection, “permanent employee” is limited to those employees appointed by the mayor, although the city council may otherwise designate or modify a designation by motion.
D. “Temporary appointment” means any employee appointed to a vacant position designated by the city council as permanent pending a permanent appointment and confirmation. (Ord. 515 § 10, 1986; Ord. 422 § 1, 1982)
2.80.020 Confirmation.
All supervisory employees shall be appointed by the mayor and subject to confirmation of the city council by a majority vote. Nothing herein shall preclude the city council from considering the appointment in an executive session, provided all action to confirm an appointment shall take place in an open meeting. Confirmation or denial thereof shall be based upon the skill, education, knowledge, experience and training required for the position after advertisement for the position and the ability of the appointee to fulfill those requirements. The city council may also consider the appointee’s past employment or work record in making its determination. If a job description approved by the city council exists, then confirmation shall be based upon such job description. If the city council votes not to confirm an appointment, the reason for such action shall be given by motion to the mayor. (Ord. 515 § 10, 1986; Ord. 422 § 2, 1982)
2.80.030 Temporary appointment.
The mayor is authorized to make one temporary appointment not to exceed 60 calendar days in duration, pending a permanent appointment and confirmation without approval of an extension by the city council. (Ord. 422 § 3, 1982)
2.80.040 Confirmation by lack of action.
Every permanent appointment made by the mayor shall be in writing to the city council. The city council shall have 30 days from the first meeting after notification of appointment in which to confirm the appointment. If no action is taken by the city council within said period, the appointment is deemed confirmed. (Ord. 422 § 4, 1982)