A. Vacant positions in a small work force make getting the job done difficult for the remaining employees. Therefore, as soon as practicable after receiving the resignation of an employee, or in the event of a position vacancy, if the position is to be filled, the mayor or his or her designated representative shall solicit applications for that position. If a qualified person is available among existing city employees, the mayor may, at his or her discretion, recruit from the existing city employees. Alternatively, recruitment may include new applicants. Recruitment may be conducted with the assistance of employment referral services.

B. Employees in layoff status for 12 months or less, who requested reemployment in writing and otherwise qualify for reemployment rights, shall be considered for vacancies for which they are qualified and for which they have applied. A person so reemployed shall not be subject to a probationary period if one was previously completed and he or she is reemployed in his or her former position.

C. Confidential or managerial positions that are wholly or partially exempt from the classified service may be filled without regard to the above recruiting process by direct appointment of qualified individuals, at the discretion of the mayor.

D. The city may require examination of qualified applicants to ensure they are qualified for the position and to assist in rating and ranking of applicants. Policy and procedures for examining applicants may be written at the discretion of the mayor. (Ord. 03-33(SUB)(AM) § 2, 2003)