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Appointments Every appointment to municipal service shall be made by the City Council on the basis of merit and fitness for the position. When required by law or by the council, merit and fitness may be ascertained by written, oral or other examinations designed to evaluate the ability of the candidate to discharge the position for which the examination is held. The City Council may accept the recommendations of department heads in making appointments. Examinations The City may require physical and/or chiropractic examinations, paid for by the City as a condition of employment. When required, the applicant shall submit to a physical and/or chiropractic examination and provide the attending physician or Chiropractor with all necessary and relevant information and history, including the job description for the proposed position. The City may require drug and alcohol testing as required by the City's Drug and Alcohol policies. These tests will be paid for by the employer. Vacancies The City Council will fill vacancies with the recommendation of the Department Head or Council Liaison. Normally vacancies will be posted with priority given to current employees. Where no internal candidates are identified, the vacancy will be published in the official newspaper. No Re-Hire In the event an employee is involuntarily terminated by the City, the City may not re-hire said employee in any capacity for a period of three (3) years. (Refer to section on Termination) Probationary Period The probationary period is an integral part of the selection process and shall be utilized for observing the employees work, for securing the most effective adjustment of the employee to the position, and for rejecting any employee whose performance does not meet the required work standard. 4