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TRANSFER - Movement of an employee from one job class to another, or one position to another, of equivalent pay. Article 4. - Appointments 4.1 General All appointments to municipal positions shall be made by the appointing authority, or their designee(s) upon recommendation ofthe City Administrator (or upon the recommendation ofthe Police Commission in the case ofthe Police Department, or upon the recommendation of the Economic Development Authority in the case of the Economic Development Director Authority employees, or upon the recommendation of the Library Board in the case ofthe Library). (Revised 1llI6/99) All appointments shall be based upon merit and fitness for the position, free from personal and political considerations. When required by law or by Council, merit or fitness shall be determined by written, oral or other examinations designed to evaluate the ability of the candidate to successfully perform in the position for which the examination is held. 4.2 Non-discrimination It is the policy of the City of Blue Earth to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, age or disability. No person shall be discriminated against with reference to employment in any forbidden by law. It is the responsibility of all department heads and supervisors to insure implementation of this policy. 4.3 Temporary Appointments If necessary to prevent interruption of service or inconvenience to the public, the Appointing Authority (or its designee) may make temporary appointments. A temporary appointment may be made for a specified period of time or may be open-ended. When the appointment is open-ended, the City Administrator shall determine the ending date based on needs ofthe City, subject to Council approval. Temporary appointments will normally be of a duration of six months or less. Extension of this maximum time period may be made on an exception basis if warranted by the needs of the City and approved by the City Council. 4.4 Pre-Employment Medical Examinations The City may determine that a pre-employment medical examination is necessary to determine fitness for any City position. Where a medical examination is required, the offer of employment shall be made contingent upon successful completion ofthe medical exam. The physician conducting the exam shall be provided with a description of the duties and responsibilities an other pertinent information about the position. If the City