§ 3-301. Definitions.

The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:

(1)

Classified service means all offices and positions of trust or employment in the service of the City of Savannah except those placed in the unclassified service by this chapter.

(2)

Board means the City of Savannah Civil Service Board.

(3)

Director means the City of Savannah Director of Human Resources.

(4)

Appointing authority means the officer, commission, board or body having the power of appointment, employment or election to, or removal from, subordinate positions in any office, department, commission, board of [or] institutions; or any persons or group of persons having the power by virtue of the constitution, statutes, or lawfully delegated authority to make appointments or employments to positions of employment in the City of Savannah.

(5)

Positions means any office or place of employment in the City of Savannah.

(6)

Classified employees means any employee holding a position in the classified service.

(7)

Public hearings means an opportunity given after public notice of at least five (5) days for any person or persons to appear and be heard on the matter involved.

(1949 Ga. Laws, page 584, § 2; 1956 Ga. Laws, page 2068, § 1)