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 Carencro
 Code of Ordinances
 Appendix C. PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  § 6. Filling vacancies.  

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  • A.

    (1)

    "Vacancy" as used in this section includes a new position and the filling of a vacancy in an existing position.

    (2)

    Vacancies shall be publicized in order that qualified persons shall be encouraged to apply and qualify.

    (3)

    (a)

    A vacancy in a position listed in R.S. 33:404(A)(3) shall be filled as provided by law.

    (b)

    A vacancy in any other position shall be filled from among qualified applicants.

    (4)

    The appropriate department head shall review the applicants, and if there are more than two qualified applicants, shall submit two names for consideration to the mayor. In such instances, the mayor may request the personnel committee to review the applicants and make recommendations to the mayor.

    B.

    (1)

    A personnel committee is established which shall consist of two members of the council appointed by the mayor who shall serve as chairman.

    (2)

    The committee shall assure all employees that every effort will be made to see that they are treated fairly, given the opportunity to advance when possible, and have the right to discuss work problems, salary, or any job-related subject with the mayor and council by going through proper channels.

    C.

    (1)

    Applicants shall complete the application form provided by the municipality.

    (2)

    The application form shall require the applicant to disclose conviction of any crime.

    (3)

    Applicants for a position which requires the operation of a motor vehicle shall provide proof of a valid driver's license.

    (4)

    Any applicant falsifying any information on the application may be dropped from consideration for employment. Any employee who provided false information on the application form may be dismissed or otherwise disciplined.

    D.

    Appointments shall be based on merit and fitness. However, in filling a position, an effort shall be made to promote qualified employees before seeking other applicants.

    E.

    Physical examination. Each applicant who has been offered employment shall, as a precondition to such employment, take a physical examination.

    F.

    Drug test. Each applicant who has been offered employment shall, as a precondition to such employment, take and pass a drug screen.