HomeMy WebLinkAbout06970ORDINANCE NO. 6970
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CIVIL SERVICE RULE 18(D) OF CHAPTER 13 OF TITLE
VI OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PUEBLO REGARDING THE
TIMING OF EXAMINATIONS FOR ALL PROMOTIONAL RANKS IN THE PUEBLO FIRE
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, it is not necessary to give examinations for the promotional ranks in the Pueblo
Fire Department on an annual basis since vacancies in those ranks do not occur with sufficient
frequency to justify annual examinations; and
WHEREAS, giving such examinations on a two year cycle rather than on an annual basis
will save several thousand dollars;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1
Civil Service Rule 18(d) of Chapter 13 of Title VI of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Pueblo is hereby amended to read as follows: [brackets indicate matter being deleted;
underscoring indicates matter being added]
Rule 18. Examinations; general
(d) Time of Examinations. Regular promotional examinations for which there are applicants
shall be given at least once a year at times to be determined by the Commission, for all ranks in
the uniformed [Fire and] Police services, except for [Deputy Fire Chief,] Deputy Police Chief and
Police Captain. Regu promotional examinations for which there are applicants shal be given at
lea once every two years at times to be determined by the Commiss all ranks in the
uniformed Fire service except for Deputy Fire Chief. All other entrance, promotional and special
examinations shall be given when necessary as determined by the Commission or at the request
of the City Manager, and shall be scheduled at times determined by the Commission but in no
event more than sixty (60) days after a request for such examination has been given by the City
Manager.
SECTION 2
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage.
INTRODUCED March 24. 2003
BY Al Gurule
Councilperson
APPROVED:
President of City Council
ATTEST:
City rk
PASSED AND APPROVED: April 14. 2003