a.Prior to the distribution of any examination announcement, the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07) shall determine whether the examination is to be administered on an open-competitive basis, on a promotional basis, or both at the discretion of the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07) after consultation with the department head within which the vacancy exists, or the City Manager.

b.Where an open-competitive examination is to be utilized, applications may be accepted from any qualified individual, subject to limitations which may be imposed on the number of applications, based upon the known labor market for the individual classification of employment.

c.Promotional examinations shall be open only to qualified, regular City employees unless, at the discretion of the Human Resources Director, they are open to application by temporary/seasonal employees. Applications may be accepted from qualified employees on probation subject to the provisions of Section 25-10.06.

d.In making a determination concerning the field of competition, the Human Resources Director (Ord 3385; 02/07) shall consider such relevant factors as: the complexity of the work performed by the classification; the known labor market for such personnel; and the availability within the City service of a sufficient number of qualified applicants. Wherever feasible and consistent with the best interests of the City service, promotional opportunities shall be provided to employees in the Classified Service. (Ord. 3653 § 12, 2022; Ord. 3385, 2007)