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deemed a violation of the civil service provisions of this article'~ and punishable as such. (f) All hearings and investigations before the com- mission, shall be governed by this article and by the rules of practice and procedure to be adopted by the commission, and in the conduct thersof the' commission shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence. No informality in any proceeding or hearing, or in the manner of taking testimony before the com- mission, shall invalidate any order, decision, rule or regula- tion made', approved or confirmed by the commission. (g) Hear and determine appeals respecting officers or employees, who are included in 'the classified service by the provisions of this articte~ concerning their removal, suspension~ demotion or discharge, as hereinafter provided for. (h) Provide for, formulate and~hotd competitive tests to determine the relative qualifications of persons who seek employment in any class or position and as a result thereof establish eligible lists for the various ciasses of positions, and to provide that men laid off because of curtailment of expen- ditures, reduction in force, and. for like causes~ head the list in the order of their seniority, to the end that they shall be the first to be re-employed. (i) When a vacant position is to be Filled, to certify to the appointing authority, on written request, the names of the three persons highest on the eligible list for the class. No tem- porary or provisional appointment shall continue for a period longer ~than four months; nor shall any person receive more than one pro- visional appointment or serve more than four months as a provisional appointee in any fiscal year'. (j) Keep such records as may be necessary for the pro- per administration of the civ[t service provisions of this article~ ~ 11.03. Annual Appropriation Required. Annually, the city council shall appropriate funds for the operation of the civil service commission. The commission shall annually submit its budget request in accordance with the procedures established for other offices, agencies and departments of the city. 11.04. Compensation for Commission Members. The city council of the City of Portsmouth may hereafter,' if and when it deems that the work of the civil service commission warrants it, fix the. salary or compensation to be paid the mem- bers of the said commission, and provide for the metho~ of its payment, and the said comncit shall make any necessary provisions for carrying out the intent and purposes of this act. -28-