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CIVIL SERVICE MEETING - 4/28/88 Page #3 Next item on agenda was the introduction of Air. Richard Stewart, representing his son, Scott, a member of the U.S. Army and interested in taking the police candidate test in Germany with his commanding officer administering and monitoring same. Mr. Stroh stated he had talked to Mr. Stewart's wife about a week ago and this request had been discussed by the commissioners. The commission had requested the secretary to forward a letter to the Law Director, Gareau, to inquire if the commission could permit a test to be given under the above circumstances in Western Germany. The law director verbally stated that he did not have a legal opinion on the question, it was therefore a discretionary matter for the commission. The commission researched the Rules and there was nothing that governed this situation. Mr. Stroh related that even though Scott had some special circumstances the commission did not want to set a precedent in this situation, furthering this statement with examples. Air. Stroh stated that after he communicated with Mrs. Stewart he had hoped they did not have a misunderstanding about something he said. Mr. Wendt read the statement taken verbally from the law director that if the commission agreed to allow Scott to test in Western Germany then someone would have to be deputized to give the test at the exact same date and time as the one given to polic candidates in North Olmsted, keeping in mind perhaps a six hour time difference. Mr. Wendt stated it was very difficult to grant such a request, stating a few instances. Mr. Stroh, after some discussion, stated that as the Rules did not specifically spell out that he is prohibited from taking this test under the present conditions, and relying on the reliability of the testor, the commanding officer... Mrs. Brookshire inquired from the chairman if he was going to call for a vote or perhaps a caucus. Mr. Stewart was asked to leave the room for a commission caucus. Decision of commission: Stroh voted because the Rule does not speak directly to the issue to allow him to take the test. Commissioners Wendt and Brookshire felt that they would not care to make a precedent in this case and therefore would refrain from allowing the test to take place. Mr. Stewart invited back to hear the decision of the commission. The arrived at decision will become a part of, and incorporated into, the Civil Service Rules & Regulations, that are presently in review. OLD BUSINESS Commission suggested the secretary contact Mr. James Kline of the North Olsmted Schools and request he submit to the commission a copy of the check list used in the testing of the bus mechanic in the Transportation Department. This test was given in-house by the schools and we need to have a copy in the civil service files. (see page 4)