Final Rules (Amended 2022 09 19)_Rule 1 Corrected (1) - Flipbook - Page 6
RULE 1
RULE 1
INTRODUCTION, AUTHORITY AND
DEFINITION OF TERMS
1.1
Civil Service System: The Civil Service System adopted by the City Council pursuant to State
law and in effect prior to the effective date of the City Charter, shall continue in full force and effect unless
changed by ordinance of the City Council or by amendment to the rules and regulations heretofore
approved by the City Council.
1.2
Adoption of Civil Service Rules Revisions: Pursuant to provisions of the Culver City Municipal
Code, this revision of the Rules of the Civil Service System of the City of Culver City has been approved
and adopted by the City Council under Resolution No. 2006-R068 dated September 25, 2006, after a
public hearing and upon the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission.
1.3
Purpose: The purpose of these Rules is to provide a fair and equitable system of personnel
management in the City government.
1.4
Intent: It is the intent of these Rules to ensure that all employees in the Classified Service shall
be treated on an equitable basis in regard to hours and working conditions, and other benefits generally
provided by Memoranda of Understanding or City Council resolution.
If any employee in the Classified Service should be excluded from coverage by a collective bargaining
agreement or comparable resolution of the City Council, the employee shall be provided benefits equivalent
to the most comparable employee classification which is covered by such an agreement or resolution.
1.5
Enforcement of Civil Service Rules: The Civil Service Commission, appointed by the City
Council as set forth by the City Charter and the Culver City Municipal Code, is staffed by the Human
Resources Department and establishes and enforces rules for the classified service which shall have the
effect of law, as approved by the City Council.
a. Employee Rights: These rules provide for a merit system whereby all employees in the
classified service are appointed and promoted on the basis of merit. No person shall, by
themselves or in cooperation with another person, interfere with the employment
opportunities of any individual with respect to the individual’s right of examination, application
or certification for employment under the Civil Service Rules of the City of Culver City.
b.
Commission Authority: In addition to the authority set forth throughout these Rules, the
Civil Service Commission has the authority to take necessary action against any applicant or
candidate or representative or advocate of such applicant or candidate who uses political
influence or special interest to circumvent the Civil Service System to achieve employment
opportunities for the applicant or candidate or others.
1.6
The Merit Principle: Appointments and promotions in the Classified Service of the City shall be
made according to merit and fitness, to be ascertained, so far as practical, by a competitive examination.
1.7
Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal employment opportunity shall be ensured without
regard to race, color, gender, national origin, marital status, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or
sexual orientation/identification.
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