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CIVIL SERVICE MAY 20, 1996 PAGE 2 OLD BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES Jay Power, representing Ronald Prebis, stated that the protest is not related to this standard, but rather to the seniority points. Jay felt the seniority points should be added in prior to the oral assessment. Had these points been added on, Jay Power felt, Ronald Prebis would have been 6th. Jay Power felt that the rules were changed half way through and that the Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C.) does not address oral exams. Also, Jay felt that the Civil Service Handbook.does not comply with the O.R.C. - and that the Handbook is vague. Mr. Prebis used -Rule 1 Section G - 4A as a basis for this protest. This rule states: Credit for efficiency and seniority in promotional examination within the Fire and Police Departments shall not be a part of, but shall be a credit to be added to the applicants grade resulting from the competitive examination, provided the applicant receives a passing -grade inthe competitive examination. Jim Hines states that this rule is vague, and was written prior to splitting the examinations into the written and oral parts. This rule is vague as to whether the credit should be added to just the 70% or the total which includes the oral assessment. The Commission and Carolyn Kasler says that they understand the handbook as saying that points are added in at the completion of the competitive exam. meaning both portions of the exam. which would be 100% of the test. Carolyn Kasler said that extra points to be added are not a part of the exam. but .rather a benefit to a person following their passing the competitive exam. or 100% of the exam. Carolyn Kasler felt that Jay Power's interpretation of the rules was different than that of the commission and therefore, there was no change. Ronald Prebis said that if you want people with experience then the points should be added in after the written exam. Lois Zolar said that the Commission should stick with the standards they originally set, Jim Hines agreed. Jim Hines thinks this matter should be referred to the Law Director to review our rules and be sure it complies with the Ohio Revised Code. This matter will be deferred until the next meeting.