(A) 
Article 1269m of Vernon’s Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, entitled “Firemen’s and Policemen’s Civil Service,” shall become effective and applicable to the City on the fifteenth day of October, 1958.
(B) 
Appointments to the position of Assistant Director of Police shall be made by the Director of Police in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, chapter 143, of the state. All other appointments to the classified service of the Police Department shall be based on competitive examinations held in accordance with said Texas Local Government Code, chapter 143.
(C) 
Appointments to the position of Assistant Chief of the Fire Department shall be made by the Fire Chief in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, chapter 143, of the state. All other appointments to the classified service of the Fire Department shall be based on competitive examinations held in accordance with said Texas Local Government Code, chapter 143.
(Ordinance 4177, sec. 1, adopted 2/2/88)