All applicants for appointment to or for promotion
within the Police or Fire Department shall be qualified for appointment
or promotion as required by law, ordinance and civil service rules
and regulations. All applicants for appointment shall be residents
of the City of Passaic and must maintain continuous residency within
the City of Passaic from the announced closing date of the Department
of Personnel examination up to and including the date of appointment.
For 2006 only, the City of Passaic shall waive the
requirement for applicants for the Police Department to be residents
of the City of Passaic from the announced closing date of the Department
of Personnel exam up to and including the date of appointment.