Ordinance 36980006.90000
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ORDINANCE NO. 3698
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECDC
10.25.020(A)(9) AND 10.25.090(B) IN ORDER TO CLARIFY
THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE REPORTED ON AN
ELIGIBILITY LIST UNDER BOTH ANNUAL AND
CONTINUOUS TESTING PROCESSES, AND FIXING A TIME
WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has previously authorized the use of the Rule of
Five for initial appointments to Civil Service as well as the use of continuous testing processes,
and
WHEREAS, a continuous testing process provides a far larger number of names
and there is little, if any, statistical difference between the qualifications of the top ten or 10% of
individuals on an eligibility list, and
WHEREAS, the City may incur significant expenses on background and other
checks on individuals and therefore, wishes to be as efficient as possible in the extension of
offers within Civil Service, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. ECDC 10.25.020(A)(10) relating to the filling of vacant positions is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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10.25.020 Organization of commission -- powers and duties
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10. When a vacant position is to be filled, to certify to the
appointing authority on written request, the name of the individuals
highest on the eligible list for the class and the numbers provided
for in this chapter. If there are no such lists, the Commission shall
make the provision in their rules for provisional or temporary
appointments for such positions. Such temporary or provisional
appointments shall not exceed a period of six months in duration
but may be extended for up to an additional six months if for any
reason it cannot be determined that the expiration of the initial
appointment that the position being filled by temporary or
provisional appointment will in fact be vacant, such as in the
instance of a position vacant due to an officer on disability leave
under the LEOFF Act or for other good cause which in the
discretion of the Commission warrants an additional extension of
such a provisional or temporary appointment.
Section 2. ECDC 10.25.090 Filling of vacancies - probationary period, Sections
(A) and (B) are hereby amended to read as follows:
10.25.090 Filling of vacancies - probationary period.
A. Original appointment to department. Whenever a vacancy
exists, or upon the request of the appointing authority, the
Commission shall certify the names of the persons highest on the
eligibility list who are willing to accept appointments in the
following numbers:
1. For lists developed through internal testing on an annual
basis, the names of the five persons highest on the applicable
eligibility list for the class.
2. In the continuing testing process is the names of either the
top ten individuals or the top 10 %, whichever is greater.
Promotion appointments. Whenever the appointing authority
determines that a vacancy shall be filled by a promotional
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appointment, the Commission shall certify from the appropriate
eligibility list names as follows:
1. For each and every police officer position above the rank of
second class police officer, the commission shall certify the three
highest names on such list, from which the appointing authority
may appoint any one.
2. For each and every position above the rank of fire
lieutenant in the fire department, the Commission shall certify the
three highest names on such list, from which the appointment
authority may appoint anyone.
3. For all positions in the fire department including or below
the rank of fire lieutenant, the Commission shall certify the highest
name on the eligibility list.
4. For all other employee and non - commissioned positions
covered by Civil Service, the Commission shall certify the three
highest names on the eligibility list.
5. Nothing herein shall obligate the appointment authority to
fill any position.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power
specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take
effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of
the title.
APPROVED:
MA OR ly RY HAAKENSON
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
C TY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE C Y ATTORNEY:
BY
W. SCOTT SNYDER
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 09/12/08
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 09/16/08
PUBLISHED: 09/21/08
EFFECTIVE DATE: 09/26/08
ORDINANCE NO. 3698
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 3698
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 16th day of September, 2008, the City Council of the City of Edmonds,
passed Ordinance No. 3698. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE
PROVISIONS OF ECDC 10.25.020(A)(9) AND 10.25.090(B) IN ORDER TO CLARIFY THE
NUMBER OF POSITIONS TO BE REPORTED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST UNDER BOTH
ANNUAL AND CONTINUOUS TESTING PROCESSES, AND .FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 17th day of September, 2008.
ITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
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Affidavit of Publication
STATE OF WASHINGTON;
COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH } S.S.
The undersigned, being first duly sworn on oath deposes and says that she is Principal Clerk of
IZECEI�TED
OCT 0 2 2008
EDMONDS CfT'Y CLERK
Account Name: City of Edmonds
and that said
regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd
day of September, 2008
Notary Public in and for thg�State of
County. \ /
Account Number: 101416
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THE HERALD, a daily newspaper printed and published in the City of Everett, County of
Snohomish, and State of Washington; that said newspaper is a newspaper of general
circulation in said County and State; that said newspaper has been approved as a legal
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE N0 :3698
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On the 16th day of Septernbet,`2008 the:City Council
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHING -
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Summary of Ordinance No. 3698
1 TON, AMENDING THE- PROVISIONS OF ECD
10.25.020 A ((9) AND 16.25 090(B) IN ORDER TO CLARIFY
THE NUM, OF POSIT16NS'TO
Amending Provisions
BE REPORTED ON AN
ELIGIBILITY: LIST UNDER BOTH ANNUAL AND CONTINU-
OUS TESTING PROCESSES, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN
THE SAME SHALL BECOME' EFFECTIVE. '
The full text of this Ordinagcg will be mailed: upon request:
DATED 4his 17th day of Sebtemtier 2008:
CITYCLERK; SANDRA S. CHASE
Publish ed: September 2l zoos.
a printed copy of which is hereunto attached, was published in said newspaper proper and not
in supplement form, in the regular and entire edition of said paper on the following days and
times, namely:
September 21, 2008
IZECEI�TED
OCT 0 2 2008
EDMONDS CfT'Y CLERK
Account Name: City of Edmonds
and that said
regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd
day of September, 2008
Notary Public in and for thg�State of
County. \ /
Account Number: 101416
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