§ 905. Human Resources rules.

(a)

Director to establish rules. The Director of Human Resources will, subject to the approval of the City Manager, make rules relating to the classified service to provide at least the following:

(1)

Classification of positions. For the classification of all positions in the classified service. The classification shall be based upon and graded according to duties and responsibilities and so arranged as to permit the filling of higher grades through promotion;

(2)

Examinations and tests. For examination or tests, when deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources, upon public notice, to ascertain the relative fitness of applicants for appointment to the classified service of the City. Such examinations and tests shall be practical and shall relate to matters which will fairly measure the relative fitness of the job applicants to discharge the duties of the positions to which they seek to be appointed;

(3)

Qualifications of applicants. For determining if job applicants meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which they have applied;

(4)

Rejection of applicants. For the rejection of candidates who fail to comply with or meet the minimum qualifications for the position;

(5)

Transfers. For transfer from a position to a similar position in the same class and grade;

(6)

Probation. For a period of probation not exceeding six months after which a person becomes a regular employee;

(7)

Appointment of unskilled laborers. For the appointment of unskilled laborers after such post-offer tests of physical agility as the Human Resources Director may prescribe; and

(8)

Records. For keeping of records of efficiency and seniority of all officers and employees of the classified service, such records to be based upon investigation by the Human Resources Director and upon reports from appointing officers.

(b)

Administration of Human Resources rules. The Human Resources Director will supervise the execution of the provisions of this article and rules established to implement the classified system.

(c)

Compliance with rules. All persons in the public service of the City will comply with the Human Resources rules and aid in their enforcement.