Laredo |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 2. ADMINISTRATION |
Article III. FIREMEN'S AND POLICEMEN'S CIVIL SERVICE PROGRAM |
§ 2-90. Commission—Created.
(a)
There is hereby established a firemen's and policemen's civil service commission which shall consist of three (3) members. Upon expiration of the terms of office of the initial members, succeeding members of the commission shall be appointed for three (3) year terms. Members shall serve until a successor is appointed, confirmed, and qualified. The mayor shall fill, with confirmation of the city council, all vacancies caused by death, resignation, or any other cause, or for failure of any appointee to qualify within ten (10) days after such appointment. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term of the commissioner whose place has become vacant.
(b)
All commissioners shall be of good moral character, above the age of twenty-five (25) years, a resident of the city for three (3) years, and shall not have held public office within the preceding three (3) years.
(Ord. of 8-2-60, § III)