§ 310.09. Appointments.

Subdivision 1. General. Appointments to the municipal service shall be made by the Manager. Appointments shall be made on the basis of merit and fitness for the position. Department heads shall be appointed by the City Manager, subject to Council approval in accordance with Section 6.02, Subsection 3 of the Charter; other appointments to positions in the municipal service shall be made by the City Manager after receiving the recommendation of the appropriate department head and shall be in accordance with the rules of the fire civil service commission where applicable. (Amended, Bill No. 2017-9)

Subd. 2—4. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)

Subd. 5. Promotion. Whenever reasonably possible, the Manager may fill vacancies in the municipal service by promotion of regular employees. Notice of vacancies shall be posted for at least five (5) days at locations where employees may become aware of promotional opportunities. Where candidates for promotion are equally qualified, the Manager shall give consideration to the candidates' length of service. (Amended, Bill No. 1995-10, Sec. 28)

Subd. 6, 7. (Repealed, Ord. No. 2012-15)