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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2417 - TMC Section 2.42.030 "Organization of Commission" - Veteran's Points in Hiring and Promotional Processes (Repealed by Ord 2528)City of'Tukwila Washington Cover page to Ordinance 2417 The full text of the ordinance follows this cover page. ICI ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA WASHINGTON, MEJN IINNG ORDINANCE E NON . 187"7 p1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2,42,030, "ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION— POWERS AND DUTIES—SECRETARY,"' TO REFLECT THE CURRENT PROVISIONS E Fe w 411,04.010, WHICH GOVERNS THE USE OF VETERAN'S POINTS IN HIRING AND PROMOTIONAL PROCESSES; PROVIDING G POI SEVER ABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 2417 was amended or repealed by the following ordinances. REPEALED Sectioh(s) RepeA ed Repealed by ©ra 2528 City of Tukwila Washington Ordinance No. 2417 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1877 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.42.030, "ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION — POWERS AND DUTIES — SECRETARY," TO REFLECT THE CURRENT PROVISIONS OF RCW 41.04.010, WHICH GOVERNS THE USE OF VETERAN'S POINTS IN HIRING AND PROMOTIONAL PROCESSES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council previously established a civil service system which substantially accomplishes the purposes of RCW Chapters 41.08 and 41.12, while at the same time meeting the particular needs of the City of Tukwila; and WHEREAS, in order to be compliant with recent revisions to RCW 41.04.010, an amendment is needed regarding the application of Veteran's Points; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. TMC Section 2.42.030 Amended. Ordinance No. 1877 §1 (part), as codified at Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC) Section 2.42.030, "Organization of Commission — Powers and duties — Secretary," is hereby amended to read as follows: 2.42.030 Organization of commission — Powers and duties — Secretary A. Immediately after appointment, the Commission shall organize by electing one of its members chairperson and shall hold regular meetings at least once a month, and such additional meetings as may be required for the proper discharge of its duties. It shall be the duty of the Civil Service Commission: 1. To make suitable rules and regulations to implement this chapter which are not inconsistent with the provisions thereof. Such rules and regulations shall provide in detail the manner in which examinations may be held, and appointments, promotions, transfers, reinstatements, demotions, suspensions and discharges shall be made. The W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Civil Svc amended re Veteran's Points 10 -25 -13 KG:bjs Page 1 of 4 rules and regulations shall also provide for the classification of all positions within the Police Department according to the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of each and shall further provide the manner in which such classification shall be accomplished. The rules and regulations and any amendments thereof shall be printed, mimeographed or multigraphed for free public distribution. Such rules and regulations may be changed from time to time. 2. All tests shall be practical and shall consist only of subjects which will fairly determine the capacity of persons examined to perform duties of the position to which appointment is to be made, and may include tests of physical fitness and /or manual skill. 3. The rules and regulations adopted by the Commission shall provide for a credit in favor of all applicants for appointment under civil service, who, in time of war, or in any expedition of the Armed Forces of the United States, have served in and been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States, including the Army, Navy and Marine Corps and the American Red Cross, in compliance with RCW 41.04.010. 4. The Commission shall make investigations concerning and report upon all matters touching the enforcement and effect of the provisions of this chapter, and the rules and regulations prescribed hereunder; inspect all institutions, departments, offices, places, positions and employments affected by this chapter, and ascertain whether this chapter and all such rules and regulations are being obeyed. 5. Such investigations may be made by the Commission or by any commissioner designated by the Commission for that purpose. Not only must these investigations be made by the Commission as aforesaid, but the Commission must make like investigation on petition of a citizen, duly verified stating that irregularities or abuses exist, or setting forth in concise language, in writing, the necessity for such investigation. In the course of such investigation, the Commission or designated commissioner, or Chief Examiner, shall have the power to administer oaths, subpoena and require the attendance of witnesses and the production by them of books, papers, documents and accounts appertaining to the investigation and also to cause the deposition of witnesses residing within or without the state to be taken in the manner prescribed by law for like depositions in civil actions in the superior court; and the failure upon the part of any person so subpoenaed to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and punishable as such. 6. All hearings and investigations before the Commission, or designated commissioner, or Chief Examiner, shall be governed by this chapter and by rules of practice and procedure to be adopted by the Commission, and in the conduct thereof neither the Commission, nor designated commissioner, shall be bound by the technical rules of evidence. No informality in any proceedings or hearing, or in the manner of taking testimony before the Commission or designated commissioner, shall invalidate any order, decision, rule or regulation made, approved or confirmed by the Commission; provided, however, that no order, decision, rule or regulation made by any designated W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Civil Svc amended re Veteran's Points 10 -25 -13 KG:bjs Page 2 of 4 commissioner conducting any hearing or investigation alone shall be of any force or effect whatsoever unless and until concurred in by at least one of the other two members. 7. To hear and determine appeals or complaints respecting the administrative work of the Human Resources Department related to the Commission's duties, the rejection of any examination and such other matters as may be referred to the Commission pursuant to the duties outlined in TMC Section 2.42.030.A.1. 8. Establish and maintain in card or other suitable form a roster of employees covered by civil service. 9. Provide for, formulate and hold competitive tests to determine the relative qualifications of persons who seek employment in any class or position and, as a result thereof, establish eligible lists for the various classes of positions as established by the City; and to provide that employees laid off because of curtailment of expenditures, reduction in force, and for like cause, head the list in the order of their seniority, to the end that they shall be the first to be reemployed. 10. When a vacant position is to be filled, to certify to the appointing authority, on written request, the names of the three persons highest on the eligible list for the class. The Commission shall make provision in its rules for provisional or temporary appointments to be utilized when there is no such eligible list applicable to the vacant position, or which may be utilized at the discretion of the appointing authority when there are less than three names on the eligibility list applicable to the vacant position. Such temporary or provisional appointment 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 at the expiration of the initial appointment that the position being filled by temporary or provisional appointment will in fact continue to 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. 11. Keep such records as may be necessary for the proper administration of this chapter. B. The Commission shall appoint a person to hold the position of Secretary and Chief Examiner. The duties of the Secretary and Chief Examiner shall be to keep the records of the Commission, preserve all reports made to it, superintend and keep a record of all examinations held under its direction, and perform such other duties as the Commission may prescribe. Section 2. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser. Upon approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors; references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance numbering and section /subsection numbering. W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Civil Svc amended re Veteran's Points 10 -25 -13 KG:bjs Page 3 of 4 Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or its application to any person or situation should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to any other person or situation. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days after passage and publication as provided by law. PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a Regular Meeting thereof this v! Th day of Al pM b_ar , 2013. ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Cler APPROVED AS TO FO BY: Shelley M. Kersl. e, Ci , Attorney k Haggerty'ayor Filed with the City Clerk: Passed by the City Council: Published: Effective Date: Ordinance Number: W: Word Processing \Ordinances \Civil Svc amended re Veteran's Points 10 -25 -13 KG:bjs Page 4 of 4 City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinances 2417 -2419. On November 4, 2013 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the following ordinances, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows: Ordinance 2417: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1877 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.42.030, "ORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION — POWERS AND DUTIES — SECRETARY," TO REFLECT THE CURRENT PROVISIONS OF RCW 41.04.010, WHICH GOVERNS THE USE OF VETERAN'S POINTS IN HIRING AND PROMOTIONAL PROCESSES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 2418: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2402 §4, 2171 §1 (PART) AND 2121 §1 (PART), AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 16.04, "BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION," TO REMOVE PERMIT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ordinance 2419: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING NEW REGULATIONS RELATING TO INTERFERING WITH TRAFFIC TO BE CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 9.21; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2362 IN ITS ENTIRETY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The full text of these ordinances will be provided upon request. Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk Published Seattle Times: November 7, 2013