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r"� '4 CITY OF NORTH OLMSTF-D CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION NORTH OLMSTM, OHIO 2 A letter was received from Ronald Wilamosky, Chairman of the Finance Committee, stating a change of salary range for the position of Clerk. A copy will be forwarded to Chief Taylor. The issue of examinations for the positions fo Chief Inspector, Inspector and Draftsman in the Engineering Department was discussed. Mr. Zurawski reported that he had been in contact with Professor Gallo from Cleveland State University who would be interested in preparing examination. He also reported he had communicated with McCanns and found the examinations they have avail— able would not be definitive enough for his purposes. - The Secretary reported she had received responses from Lakewood and Strongsville regarding this matter. Lakewood has had their own examinations for positions of Engineering Technician. (Strongsville does not include the Engineering Department under Civil Service. Mr. Hugh Patton, Survey Crew Chief, expressed concern that an examination would not be given before the present Chief Inspector has been in his position two years and therefore certified. He stated he believed his constitutional rights were being infringed upon if'he were not given an opportunity to take the examination for City Inspector." He also questioned the source of examinations in regard to the amount of secrecy involved: He expressed concern that a Department Head might be aware of the contents. The Commissioners explained that examinations are prepared by outside sources based upon job descriptions and requirements furnished by a Department Head. Specific questions are not furnished before the examination. For the position of Chief Inspector, it was determined that this should be a promotional examination.— An announcement to this effect will be posted in the department by Mr. Zurawski. Motion by Harry Malone, seconded by Roger Alexander, that the Secretary choose a panel of three from names furnished by Mr. Zurawski and other engineers who will serve as a rating panel to rank candidates for the position of Chief Inspector. This list will be supplied to the Commission for ltheir approval. Criteria to be used will be how well the candidate's training and experience conform to the job description and requirments for the position. The Commissioners will consider certifying a provisionally appointed employee for the position of Inspector based on his training and experience. Mr. Zurawski agreed to furnish a copy of his performance evaluations and resume on file. It was determined that certification for the position of Draftsman should be based on a combination of a written exam and an -evaluation of training and experience with each carrying equal weight. The secretary will request