Common use of Merit System Clause in Contracts

Merit System. In keeping with sound public personnel practice, employment in the City shall be based on merit and fitness, taking into account such factors as individual performance, ability, aptitude, experience, training, education, character, personality, and physical fitness as the basis for selection and promotion. Original appointments are normally based on the results of open competitive examinations, which may be written, oral, physical, practical, or a combination thereof. (Merit systems principles—such as competitive examinations, grievance procedures, etc.—may be waived at the sole discretion of the City Manager in the case of part-time or contractual employees.) The City hereby reaffirms its commitment to fair employment practices related to factors affecting ability to perform and the employment and advancement of persons in protected classes.

Appears in 7 contracts

Samples: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding

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Merit System. In keeping with sound public personnel practice, employment in the City shall be based on merit and fitness, taking into account such factors as individual performance, ability, aptitude, experience, training, education, character, personality, and physical fitness as the basis for selection and promotion. Original appointments are normally based on the results of open competitive examinations, which may be written, oral, physical, practical, or a combination thereof. (Merit systems system principles—such as competitive examinations, grievance procedures, etc.—may be waived at the sole discretion of the City Manager in the case of part-time or contractual employees.) The City hereby reaffirms its commitment to fair employment practices related to factors affecting ability to perform and the employment and advancement of persons in protected classes.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding, Memorandum of Understanding

Merit System. In keeping with sound public personnel practice, employment in the City shall be based on merit and fitness, taking into account such factors as individual performance, ability, aptitude, experience, training, education, character, personality, and physical fitness as the basis for selection and promotion. Original appointments are normally based on the results of open competitive examinations, which may be written, oral, physical, practical, or a combination thereof. (Note: Merit systems system principles—such as competitive examinations, grievance procedures, etc.—may be waived at the sole discretion of the City Manager in the case of part-time or contractual employees.) The City hereby reaffirms its commitment to fair employment practices related to factors affecting ability to perform and the employment and advancement of persons in protected classes.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement

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Merit System. In keeping with sound public personnel practice, employment in the City shall be based on merit and fitness, taking into account such factors as individual performance, ability, aptitude, experience, training, education, character, personality, and physical fitness as the basis for selection and promotion. Original appointments are normally based on the results of open competitive examinations, which may be written, oral, physical, practical, or a combination thereof. (Note: Merit systems principles—system principles such as competitive examinations, grievance procedures, etc.—may etc. may be waived at the sole discretion of the City Manager in the case of part-time or contractual employees.) The City hereby reaffirms its commitment to fair employment practices related to factors affecting ability to perform and the employment and advancement of persons in protected classes.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement

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