Civil Service Commission Rules
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION TO THE RULES
AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RULES
Section 1.1 - Development and Revision of RulesSection 1.2 - Use of Masculine Noun and Pronoun
Section 1.3 - Objectives of Rules
Section 1.4 - Applicability of Rules and Policies
Section 1.5 - Availability of Civil Service Rules/Handbook
Section 1.6 - Human Resources Policy Manual
Section 1.7 - Amending or Changing Rules
Section 1.8 - Personnel Rule and Policy Interpretations
Section 1.9 - Effective Date and Compliance
Section 1.10 - Departmental Rules
Section 1.11 - Review by Civil Service Commission
CHAPTER 2
SELECTION PRACTICES
Section 2.1 - IntroductionSection 2.2 - Types of Eligibility Registers
Section 2.3 - Types of Eligibility Lists
Section 2.4 - Requesting Exams and Announcements
Section 2.5 - Applications and Open Period for Filing
Section 2.6 - Disqualification of Applicants or Removal of Applicants from Registers and Lists
Section 2.7 - Establishing Registers
Section 2.8 - Veterans Preference
Section 2.9 - Priority Order in Using Eligibility Registers and Lists
Section 2.10 - Interviewing and Selection for Appointment
Section 2.11 - Appointments
Section 2.12 - Physical Examination
Section 2.13 - Applicant Reviews and Appeals
Section 2.14 - Abolishing Registers
Section 2.15 - Non-Civil Service Appointments
CHAPTER 3
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
Section 3.1 - Equal Employment OpportunitySection 3.2 - Probationary and Work Test Periods
Section 3.3 - Performance Evaluation
Section 3.4 - Connection of Service Time
Section 3.5 - Residency (This section was deleted)
Section 3.6 - Seniority
Section 3.7 - Nepotism
Section 3.8 - Outside Employment
Section 3.9 - Transfers
Section 3.10 - Voluntary Demotion
Section 3.11 - Layoff
Section 3.12 - Separation
Section 3.13 - Reemployment
CHAPTER 4
ATTENDANCE AND LEAVE
Section 4.1 - Work Schedule
Section 4.2 - Eligibility to Observe and Accrue Leave
Section 4.3 - Scheduling and Approval of Leave
Section 4.4 - Absence Without Leave
Section 4.5 - Holidays
Section 4.6 - Vacation
Section 4.7 - Sick Leave
Section 4.8 - In-Line-Of-Duty Injury Leave
Section 4.9 - Bereavement Leave
Section 4.10 - Administrative Leave With Pay
Section 4.11 - Jury Leave
Section 4.12 - Military Leave
Section 4.13 - Maternity Leave
Section 4.14 - Leave Without Pay
Section 4.15 - Leave From Civil Service Status
Section 4.16 - Family and Medical Leave Act
Section 4.17 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Section 4.18 - Personal Leave
CHAPTER 5
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
Section 5.1 - IntroductionSection 5.2 - Administering and Changing the Classification Plan
Section 5.3 - General Pay Provisions
Section 5.4 - Establishment of Increment Dates
Section 5.5 - Relationship of Evaluation to Pay Increases and Advancements
Section 5.6 - Promotions, Upgrades, Demotions, and Reclassification
Section 5.7 - Special Pay Provisions
Section 5.8 - Shift Differential Pay
Section 5.9 - Working In A Higher Classification
Section 5.10 - Original Appointment
Section 5.11 - Transitioning From Non-Civil Service Positions
Section 5.12 - Call Back Pay
Section 5.13 - Separation Pay
CHAPTER 6
EMPLOYEE CONDUCT, DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Section 6.1 - Employee Conduct in GeneralSection 6.2 - Political Activity
Section 6.3 - Corrective Action (Reprimand)
Section 6.4 - Absenteeism and Tardiness
Section 6.5 - Types of Disciplinary Action
Section 6.6 - Departmental Hearing for Disciplinary Action
Section 6.7 - Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Section 6.8 - Disciplinary Action Appeal To Civil Service Commission
Section 6.9 - Employee Grievances
CHAPTER 7
POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Section 7.1 - IntroductionSection 7.2 - Selection Procedures
Section 7.3 - Applicant Reviews and Appeals
Section 7.4 - Transition of Police Officer Trainees
Section 7.5 - Outside Employment
Section 7.6 - Appointment of Employees From Other Metro Departments (Transfers)
Section 7.7 - Requirements After an Extended Absence From The Department
Section 7.8 - Reemployment and/or Rehire
Section 7.9 - Work Schedule
Section 7.10 - Holidays
Section 7.11 - Vacation
Section 7.12 - Sick Leave Bank
Section 7.13 - Personal Leave
Section 7.14 - Call Back Pay
Section 7.15 - Court and Official Appearances
CHAPTER 8
FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Section 8.1 - IntroductionSection 8.2 - Selection
Section 8.3 - Applicant Review and Appeals
Section 8.4 - Transition of Fire Recruits and EMT Trainees
Section 8.5 - Outside Employment
Section 8.6 - Appointment of Employees as Fire Recruits or EMT Trainees
Section 8.7 - Requirements after an Extended Absence from the Department
Section 8.8 - Reemployment and/or Rehire
Section 8.9 - Voluntary Demotions
Section 8.10 - Work Schedule
Section 8.11 - Holidays
Section 8.12 - Vacation
Section 8.13 - Personal Leave
Section 8.14 - Call Back Pay
Section 8.15 - Working in a Higher Classification
CHAPTER 9
DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Special Provisions
Section 9.1 - IntroductionSection 9.2 - Vacation (4.6)
Section 9.3 - Personal Leave
Section 9.4 - Holiday Time
Section 9.5 - Light Duty (4.8)