Prior to the adoption of Ord. 16618 on 09/18/2000, Section 19-160 read as follows.

The director shall determine the nature and extent of publicity required to obtain a reasonable number of qualified applicants for each vacancy, consistent with the EEO affirmative action program. All positions open to general competition (non-promotional) shall be announced to the public (through standard announcement form, newspapers, and/or other mass media) for at least ~~seven~~ ten (7 10) calendar days in advance of the last date for filing applications. Promotional vacancies, when requested by a department head shall be announced to eligible current city employees on city bulletin boards for at least ~~seven~~ ten (7 10) calendar days prior to the application closing date. Job announcements with "open" application submission dates must remain open at least ~~seven~~ ten (7 10) calendar days, and may be closed by the director when sufficient applicant response has been achieved.