Fayette Promotion Policies ordinance (§ 125.390)

A. All vacancies occurring shall, whenever possible, be filled by promotion of a qualified employee within the City service by the Board of Aldermen. Promotion within the City service shall be based on the qualifications and seniority of the person being appointed. The first consideration in filling of vacancies will be given to the most senior qualified applicant in the department in which the vacancy exists. Next, consideration will normally be given to the most senior qualified applicant from outside the department, but within the employment of the City. If no acceptable applicant is found within the City service, the vacancy will be filled from outside the City service. The criteria used in the selection of the most senior qualified applicant shall be based upon experience, performance, evaluation and, where feasible, examination.

B. Transfer between departments within the same position classification will be considered when a vacancy occurs, but first preference will be given to promotion within the department.