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Sec. 9-42. - Error appeal. During the five (5) working days commencing with the first working day after a written test has been completed, a candidate may file with the executive director of human resources an appeal against any item of the test or any part of the test, citing the items or the parts against which the appeal is directed and the reasons for such an appeal. An eligible list resulting from such test shall not thereafter be established until all the disputed items have been reviewed by the executive director of human resources and corrected if found to be wrong, or the appeal denied. Decisions of the executive director of human resources shall be subject to review by the city manager upon written request by the candidate filed with the executive director of human resources within five (5) working days of the decision. Sec. 9-43. - Grading appeal. During the five (5) working days beginning with the day after notice of placement on the eligible list has been mailed, a candidate may file with the executive director of human resources a request to review the score assigned to each component of the examination. If the candidate believes an error has been made in any computation of his or her scores, including computation of score assigned to each examination component, determination of weighted scores, or in the summing of weighted scores, he or she may make application, in writing, to the executive director of human resources for an adjustment of his or her score. However, in such application the candidate must state specifically and particularly wherein he or she believes error has been made. Any error that may appear shall be corrected, and any change in the standing of candidates as a result thereof shall be made by the executive director of human resources within five (5) working days after the appeal period. All conclusions in connection with appeals shall be approved or disapproved by the city manager and shall be subject to review by the personnel board upon written request by the candidate filed with the board within five (5) working days after the candidate has been notified of the decision of the city manager. Sec. 9-46. - Same —Duration. Such eligible lists shall remain in effect for the time period listed below, unless within such period the executive director of human resources shall not be able to certify for appointment the number of persons required under the provisions of this chapter. (a) Eligible lists for classifications designated as "local police/fire safety" members of the public employees' retirement system shall be in effect for two (2) years. (b) Eligible lists for all classifications which are not included in subsection (a) above shall be in effect for six (6) months, but may be extended in six- month increments with the approval of the city manager to allow for a maximum life of list of two (2) years. Page 8 of 16 11A-10