§ 86-263. Certifications from eligible lists.

Upon receipt of a requisition, if an eligible list is being utilized, the human resources director shall certify the proper number of names from the appropriate eligible list:

(1)

If a layoff list exists for the class, the "Rule of One" shall apply, and the first name on the list only shall be certified to the appointing authority for appointment.

(2)

In the absence of a layoff list, the "Rule of Five Scores" shall apply except for the reinstatement list. The "Rule of Five Scores" provides that the names of all eligibles with the five highest scores, including all ties, shall be certified for consideration in filling a vacancy. If more than one vacancy is involved, sufficient additional names beyond the fifth score will be certified, if necessary, to allow the department at least four more names beyond the number of vacancies. No additional names will be certified unless the number of names falls below the number of vacancies plus four names. If an eligible has more than one score on an eligible list, only the highest score shall be included on a certification of names for consideration in filling a vacancy.

(3)

If a reinstatement list is used, all names on the list shall be available for consideration for appointment.

(4)

In the event there may be fewer than five scores on a promotional list, the human resources director may augment those scores by a sufficient number of scores from the next lower existing eligible list in order of precedence to make a complete certification.

(5)

For lists on which eligibles are entered with adjective ratings, the human resources director shall certify all eligibles having the same adjective rating.

(Ord. No. 81-19, § 8.03, 9-3-81; Ord. No. 2016-20, § I, 12-15-16; Ord. No. 2018-16, § I, 12-4-18)