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then existent upon the occurrence of the first vacancy thereafter, at the direction of the City �� <br /> Manager the authorized number thereof may be reduced by one and such vacancy eliminated � <br /> without appointment from any eligibility register. During the continuance of substitution of duties <br /> as aforesaid, said classified position may be modified, eliminated or otherwise affected the same, <br /> and in the same manner, as if such substitution had not occurred, and an employee or officer may <br /> be suspended, demoted, or removed or discharged for cause from the classified service the same, <br /> and in the same manner, as if said substitution had not occurred whether the basis thereof arises <br /> out of or is connected with the substituted duties or otherwise. <br /> 23. APPOINTMENTS FROM ELIGIBLE REGISTERS. Department directors, as <br /> appointing officers, are authorized to appoint any candidate for any non-promotional classified <br /> position with the City who is placed on the eligible register for such position by the Civil Service <br /> Commission, without regard to the rank of said person on such register. <br /> 24. CONIl�IISSION RULES. Except as the provisions of Sections 18 through 23, <br /> inclusive, are applicable to the City Manager, the power and authority of the Civil Service <br /> Commission to make rules shall apply thereto to carry out the purpose and intent thereof, but no <br /> rule contrary to or in conflict with said provisions shall be made. <br /> 25. DEFENSE AND INDEMNTTY. Except for gross negligence, willful and wanton <br /> conduct or criminal misconduct, if any claim or action is instituted against an of£icer, employee or <br /> member of a board, commission or committee of the City, or a former officer, employee or <br /> member, based upon an injury allegedly arising out of an act or omission occurring within the <br /> performance of the duties on behalf of the City of such officer, employee or member, provided <br />