Promotional examinations generally.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 14-132
in effectSec. 14-132. - Promotional examinations generally.
Promotional examinations shall be limited to only employees in the classified service who, at the time of the examination, are serving in other classified positions and have served for such a period as may be prescribed by the director. A promotional examination may include employees with specific classifications in all departments or only in the department for which the list of eligibles is being established, as determined by the director in each instance. Certification shall be made in the same manner as that prescribed for original appointment. Promotional examinations may, at the direction of the director, consist of one or more of the following parts: Written, oral, psychological, and practical performance tests, a special rating by each candidate's department director and, in some cases, a medical examination as an additional requirement.
(Ord. No. 2015-1300, § 2(Exh. A), 12-16-2015)
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