§ 2.60.220. Preconditions to appointment.

A.

Except for emergency appointments, persons employed in or appointed to any position in the classification plan requiring permanent full-time or permanent part-time status shall possess substantially the qualifications of training and experience required for that classification as outlined in the class specifications. County employees holding positions at the effective date of this chapter shall be deemed qualified for the classifications to which they are assigned.

B.

No appointments shall be made unless it has been determined that the individual is physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the class. This shall require a candidate to satisfactorily complete a medical examination given at the county's expense prior to the onset of employment.

C.

The required medical examination shall be provided for department heads under the prescribed criteria. Additionally department heads, at their discretion may have annual physicals performed and up to one hundred fifty dollars over and above costs reimbursed by insurance shall be provided by the county for such physical.

D.

Prior to making a commitment to hire, the appointing authority shall be responsible for determining that the following conditions are met:

1.

The person recommended for appointment is in the certified candidate group;

2.

The person recommended for appointment meets the requirements of subsections A and B of this section of this chapter; and

3.

The appointment does not conflict with the rules concerning employment of relatives, Section 2.60.290 of this chapter.

(Ord. 1087 §1(part), 1986)