(a) All covered vacancies, except for heads of departments, shall be filled by the civil service board. The mayor shall notify the board when a vacancy exists.
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(b) The board shall make and keep sufficient lists of all persons eligible and available for appointment as it determines necessary. All appointments shall be made from the eligibility lists. In no event shall an appointment be made from a list which is more than 12 months old. The board shall determine the ability and qualifications of all applicants. The board shall not consider any person who has been convicted of a felony or an offense involving moral turpitude. The board shall develop a list of qualified applicants and make a selection from that list. Department heads shall provide recommendations to the board regarding applicants for positions in their respective departments.
(c) Persons laid off and who are eligible and available for reemployment shall be placed on the proper eligibility list in the inverse order of their layoff provided they request this consideration in writing to the board.
(d) The board shall make rules and regulations relating to eligibility for appointment. The board shall submit rules and regulations to the city council for approval, at which time the rules and regulations shall be open to amendment and final ratification.
(e) Covered employees shall successfully complete the probationary period before becoming eligible for reassignment.
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