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MODEL MUNICIPAL RECRUITING/HIRING ORDINANCE
An ordinance of the _____________________ 1 of _________________ 2, _________________
County, Pennsylvania, creating a municipal personnel system based on merit.
1. INTRODUCTION
Establishment of Rules -In accordance with the _____________ of the municipality, 2 the following
rules and regulations and administrative provisions for personnel administration (hereinafter called
"Rules") are established.
2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Merit System -In accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, the Township's personnel system
shall be based on merit.
The municipality will, in its selection and hiring of new employees for positions, identify and employ
the best available qualified candidates. The selection shall be based on merit and made through a
job-related examination process. Examinations may be competitive or non- competitive; and written
or non-written, depending on the qualifications of the position and at the discretion of the governing
body and or chief administrator.
General Personnel Policy -It shall be the policy of the Township that the following principles shall
apply to the recruiting/hiring.
a. Employment shall be free of political consideration.
b. The municipality is an equal opportunity employer. There shall be no discrimination in
employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin,
political affiliation or physical condition.
c. Positions having similar duties and responsibilities shall be classified and compensated
for on a uniform basis.
d. Just and equitable conditions of employment shall be established and maintained to
promote efficiency and economy in Township government.
1 Municipal classification -borough, first class or second class township, third class city, home rule municipality.
2 Name of municipality. Revised July 2003
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