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D) There is an opening for the. position of Secretary II in the Building Department. Building Commissioner Conway was certified the top three names and the ladies will be referred to the personnel department to undergo a typing test. Chairman Cummings wondered what components are involved with the typing test. Director Wilamosky advised there is a test on the computer as well as a standard typewriter. E) The other day we had someone come in inquiring about extra credit points. He said he is currently enrolled in a four year college degree program. He wanted to know if he could receive partial credit for this, as he could transfer and get an associates degree elsewhere. He advised this would cost money, and wondered if there could be some sort of change in this area thereby allowing partial credit. He was informed, per the regulations set forth in the application packet, he must have this documentation (i.e. a certificate and/or diploma) to prove his eligibility for extra credit points and partial credit is not available. He further noted that he is currently in the military and will not receive his DD -214 until he leaves active duty. He was advised in order to obtain extra credit for military service Form DD -214 must be enclosed with the application, per the regulations set forth in the application packet. This .man would like to appeal a higher authority and asked that the commission consider awarding partial credit in these areas. Is the commission going to consider awarding partial points to people in the process of obtaining certificates, diplomas, or Form DD -214? The civil service commission discussed the situation. Commissioner Benjamin noted allowing partial points would mean someone that received a dishonorable discharge after the test was given would still receive extra credit. Commissioner Cummings also believed awarding extra points for incomplete assignments is inappropriate. Chief Viola also believed one should only receive credit for what he earns. The Chairman advised, at this time the commission would not contemplate any changes in that area. Personnel Director Wilamosky believed, for a formal hearing, a person should have to submit something in writing. FA 91 3: 113Q M-013 A) Report on handbook. At the December 1996 meeting the civil service commission voted to declare the June 1996 handbook a suggestions workbook. All directors and department heads have received a copy of the June edition on disk or via e-mail for their review. The fire department and the law department provided suggestions at the January 27, 1997 meeting. Mr. Wilamosky presented his first draft copy of suggestions for changes on March 4, 1997. The Law Department has since recommended changes to this original draft. Mr. Wilamosky incorporated these suggestions into his second draft, submitted on March 13, 1997. Personnel Director Wilamosky explained his second draft copy resulted from suggestions from the law department. He advised the majority of the changes were organizational in character. Commissioner Cummings wondered if any of the changes suggested by the fire department were incorporated into this draft. Wilamosky replied the majority were, however any changes suggested dealing with promotional examinations were not included, as those are subject to collective bargaining. Chief Osterhouse advised the original handbook was very confusing. He wondered if this was cleared up in this second draft copy. Mr. Wilamosky confirmed a number of these issues were resolved in this draft. Beginning with the preface, the commission agreed to discuss these changes one at a time. In the Preface on page i, #2 in the existing handbook, it states "as outlined in articles H through XI." Mr. Wilamosky believed this language was left over from years ago when the rules were 2