§ 28-8. Promotion and transfers.

(a)

Announcement of vacant positions for internal hire. It shall be the policy of the city to fill vacancies in the classified service, as far as practicable, by promotion. To this end, internal announcements may be posted and applications from current employees accepted as directed by the city administrator. This policy places no restrictions on the city administrator's decision to hire internally or externally.

(b)

Political or partisan endorsement prohibited. Promotions to positions in the classified service shall be based upon merit and fitness for promotion only. No consideration shall be given to political or partisan endorsement.

(c)

Intra-departmental transfers. The appropriate department head may, with the prior approval of the city administrator, transfer an employee in the classified service under his jurisdiction from one position to another within the same class and within the same department.

(d)

Inter-departmental transfers. A transfer of an employee from one department to another shall require the approval of both department heads concerned and the city administrator. Requests for such transfer shall show how the employee concerned meets the qualification requirements of the class to which the transfer is proposed.

(e)

Pay grade after transfer. An employee who is transferred shall continue at the same rate of pay unless otherwise provided.

(Code 1985, § 3-908)