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CIVIL SERVICE MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 24, 1994 PAGE 2 OLD BUSINESS Jim Hines mentioned that it is much easier for a Fire Fighter candidate to get paramedic certification. Paramedic certification does not require sponsors. Tracy Ice had spoke with Mr. Belt from the Law Department on January 21. He mentioned that the Law Department would like to have the Entry Level Police Exam. validated before giving this test. Tracy received a letter from the Law Department on January 25 regarding this and Tracy sent this letter to the Commission to either discuss between themselves or Tracy will set up a special meeting to decide on how to handle this situation. At this time the police test is on hold. Lewis Robinson Case regarding the Building Inspector Test. Ron Wilamosky said that the testing company did have knowledge of Lewis Robinson's race before grading the test. We found out that the answer sheet had a place for the grade they completed, race, male/female etc. This information was voluntary but did not state this on the answer sheet. Ron Wilamosky says NO document should identify any candidate by name or race which the testing company would receive prior to grading. Changes are being made to the Rules and Regulations Handbook. Ron Wilamosky will send Tracy Ice changes to the Handbook regarding probation/appeals for entry level positions. After all changes are made. Tracy Ice will distribute them. NEW BUSINESS Status of secretarial list. Chief Sefcek was sent 3 names from the eligibility list. Some candidates refused to be interviewed or were not interested. The candidates who refused or were not interested to be interviewed will now be moved to the bottom of the eligibility list (the handbook will state the above). Therefore, Chief Sefcek was provided with more names. The Commission decided that if a candidate for any position gets a background check and does not pass it that this person will be removed from our list. Example: If a secretarial candidate gets a background check for the Police Department and does not pass it. This person will no longer remain on the list to apply for other city positions. We want the best qualified candidates not candidates who uses drugs or who has a bad record. Chief Sefcek will send Tracy Ice letters regarding this secretarial situation and Tracy Ice will send letters to candidates advising them of the same.