17-30-10. Appointments from eligible register -- Failure to accept appointment.
(1) When a peace officer is to be appointed, the appointing authority shall request the
merit system commission to certify three eligible applicants for the position. The commission
shall thereupon certify to the appointing authority the names of the three applicants standing
highest on the eligible register. The appointing authority shall select and appoint one of the
persons so certified.
(2) In the event a certified person fails to accept a proffered appointment, he may, at his
request, retain his place on the eligible register if he submits in writing reasons sufficient in the
judgment of the commission to justify such failure.
Enacted by Statewide Initiative A, Nov. 8, 1960
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