The Civil Service Commission shall be governed, operated and administered and shall exercise such powers and duties with relation it itself and its area of jurisdiction as set forth in the general laws of Ohio, except as herein otherwise specifically provided as or as otherwise authorzed by Ordinance of Council. 

Promotion appointments in the Police Department and/or Fire Department shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Ohio R. C. 124.44 and 124.45 with the following exceptions.  The Civil Service Commission shall certify to the appointing authority the names of the three persons having the highest rating.  The appointing authority shall fill such position by appointment of one of the three persons certified and shall forthwith report to the Commission the name of the appointee, the title of the position, the duties and responsibilities of same, the salary or compensation thereof, and such other information as the Commission may require in order to keep its roster.  In the case of a vacancy in the position of Chief of Police Department or Chief of the Fire Department, the appointing authority may admit two additional candiates to the examination provided thos candidates possess the job related qualifications specified by the Civil Service Commission.  (Approved by voters November 7, 1978.)

6-year term - appointed by Mayor

Ref. Charter, Article V, Section 8 and Chapter 153