WM. PRESTON LANE, JR., GOVERNOR. 165

circulation in Hagerstown, and by posting a notice in the
City Hall.

For the establishment of eligible lists upon which shall
be entered the names of successful candidates in the order
of their standing in examinations. Such lists shall remain
in force not longer than two years.

For the rejection of candidates or eligibles who fail to
comply with the reasonable requirements of the commis-
sion in regard to age, residence, sex, physical condition,
or who have been guilty of crime or of infamous or dis-
graceful conduct, or who have attempted any deception or
fraud in connection with an examination.

For the appointment by the Mayor of one of the three
persons standing highest on the appropriate list to fill a
vacancy.

For a period of probation, not to exceed six months,
before appointment or promotion is made complete, during
which period a probationer may be discharged or reduced
with the consent of the Director.

For temporary employment without examination, with
the consent of the Mayor, in cases of emergency and pend-
ing appointment from an eligible list. But no such tem-
porary employment shall continue longer than sixty days
nor shall successive temporary employments be allowed.

For transfer from one position to a similar position in
the same class and grade and for reinstatement within one
year of persons who without fault or delinquency on their
part are separated from the service or reduced.

For promotion based on competitive examination and
records of efficiency, character, conduct and seniority.
Lists shall be created and promotions made therefrom in
the same manner as prescribed for original appointment.,
An advancement in rank or an increase in salary beyond
the limit fixed for the grade by the rules shall constitute
promotion. Whenever practicable, vacancies shall be filled
by promotion.

For suspensions for not longer than thirty days and for
leaves of absence.

For discharge or reduction in rank or grade after
appointment or promotion is completed only after the
person to be discharged or reduced has been presented
with the reasons for such discharge or reduction, spe-
cifically stated, and has been allowed a reasonable time to
reply thereto in writing, the reasons and the reply shall
be filed as a record with the Director.

For the appointment of unskilled laborers in the order
of priority of application after such tests of fitness as the
Director may prescribe.