§ A314-5. Applications and examinations.

A. 

Announcement. A public notice of the time and place to file applications for regular full-time positions shall be published at least once in the official newspaper of the City. The public notice shall be published at least seven days in advance of the deadline for filing applications. The announcement shall specify position open, the manner of making application, the closing dates for accepting application, and other information which may be pertinent to making application.

B. 

Application forms. Application shall be made on written forms provided by the City Clerk-Treasurer. Applicants may be required to submit job related data, including certificates from educational and training institutions, and reasonable proof of any statements made. Applications may be accepted by the City Clerk-Treasurer at any time for any position. Applications shall remain on file for a period of one year from the date the application was received.

C. 

Disqualification of applications. The City Council may disqualify any application which indicates on its face that the applicant does not possess the minimum qualifications required for the position. Applications shall also be disqualified after they have been on file for one year. Applications shall be disqualified if the applicant has made any omission, willful misrepresentation, deception, or false statement or attempted to practice a deception or fraud in the application.

D. 

Type and content of examinations. Examinations shall be prepared and administered under the direction of the City Clerk-Treasurer or representative. Examinations shall relate to those matters which test the capacity and fitness of the candidates to discharge effectively and efficiently the duties of the positions for which the examinations are held. Examinations may include a rating of an applicant's training and experience and may include written, oral, or performance tests or any combination of these. Interviews or examinations may be conducted.

E. 

Qualifications for examination and type of examination. All appointments and promotions shall be made according to merit and fitness. Examinations may either be open competitive examinations or promotional in-service examinations restricted to incumbent employees.

F. 

Method of rating. Uniform techniques and procedures shall be used in rating results of written, oral and performance examinations. The minimum passing rating for eligibility shall be established by the City Council.

G. 

Notification of examination results. Each person taking an examination shall be given notice when the applicant has attained a minimum passing rating. Each person taking an exam shall be entitled to inspect the applicant's own rating.