The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-02-24

In the order or their standing III
examinations. Such lists shall re-
main in force not longer than two
years.
For the rejection of candidates
or eligibles who fail to comply with
the reasonable requirements of the
commission in regard to age, resi-
dence, sex, physical condition, or
who have been guilty of crime or
of infamous or disgraceful conduct,
or who have attempted any decep-
ton or fraud in connection with an
examination.
For the appointment by the
Mayor of one of the three persons
standing highest on the appropriate
list to fill vacancy.
For a period of probation, not to
exceed six months, before appoint
ment or promtion is made complete,
during which period probationer
may be discharged or reduced with
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For temporary employment
without examination, with the con-
sent of the Mayor, in cases of emer-
gency and pending appointment from
an eligible list. But no such tenn
porary employment shall continue
longer than sixty days nor shall sue
cessive temporary employments be
allowed.
For transfer from one position
to a similar position in the same
class and grade and for reinstate-
ment within one year of persons
who without fault or delinquency
on their part are separated from
the service or reduced.
For promotion based on com
petitive examination and records of
efficiency, character, conduct and
seniority. Lists shall be created and
promotions made therefrom in the
same manner as prescribed for orig
inal appointment An advancement
in rank or an increase in salary be-
yond the limit fixed for the grade
by the rules shall constitute pro-
motion. Whenever practicable, vac
ancies shall be filled by promotion.
For suspensions for not longer
than thirty days and for leaves of
absence.
For discharge or reduction in
rank or grade after appointment
or promotion is completed only after
the person to be discharged or re-
duced has been presented with the
reasons for such discharge or re-
duction, specifically stated, and has
been allowed a reasonable time to
reply thereto in writing, the reasons
and the reply shall be filed as a rec
ord with the Director.
For the appointment of unskill-
ed laborers in the order of priority
of application after such tests of
fitness as the Director may prescribe.
For the adoption and amend
ment of rules only after public no.
tice and hearing.
The Director shall adopt such
other rules, not inconsistent with the
foregoing provisions of this section,
as may be necessary for the en-
forcement of this Charter.
At. All examinations shall be i'm
partial and shall deal with the du-
ties and requirements of the posi-
tons to be filled. When oral tests
are used a record of questions and
answers shall be made. The direc-
tor may call on other persons to
draw up, conduct, or mark examin-
ations and when such persons are
connected with the city service it
shall be deemed a part of their of
fetal duty to act as examiners with
out extra compensation.
48. All persons in the service of the
City of HagerstoWn holding positions
in the classified service as establish
ed by this Charter at the time it
takes affect, shall retain their posi-
tons until discharged, reduced, pro-
NOTED or transferred in accordance
herewith The Director shall main
tain civil list of all persons in the
city service, showing in connection
with each name the position held,
the date and character of every ap-
pointment and of every subsequent
change in status. Each appointing
officer shall promptly transmit to
the Director all information re-
quired for the establishment and
maintenance of said civil list
40. No public disbursing officer of
the City of Hagerstown shall pay
any salary or compensation for
service to any person holding a
position in the classified service, I'M
less the payroll or account for such
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