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Page 1, Section 3-a(second paragraph) of the suggestions states "Content for Entry Level Police and Firefighter/Paramedic positions shall contain and identify by number, the Commission Rule(s) establishing qualifications and physical requirements as well as other information deemed applicable by the Commission or the Appointing Authority." In the current edition of the handbook, does not require inserting a page from the rules when referencing, this suggestion establishes this standard. The Entry Level Applicant Qualifications is contained on page 2 through 7 of the administration's suggestions. Mr. Wilamosky noted these qualifications are spread out all over.the current edition of the handbook. The following changes were made with the establishment of Rule H in the admin. suggestions: Section 3 in rule H specifically addresses the vision requirements for the Police and Fire applicants. Wilamosky explained the format here was changed for clarification reasons. On page 3, there is a notation "*See Contact Lens Waiver and/or Refraction Modification Waiver." Mr. Wilamosky advised the details on the "Contact Lens Waiver" and `Refractive Modification Waiver" are contained on page 4. He noted this applies only to Police Department Applicants. The old rules state "Proposed Refractive Modification Waiver," however if it is in the rules, it is no longer proposed. Commissioner Benjamin wondered if there was similar language for the fire department. Mr. Wilamosky confirmed there are not any current regulations for refractive modification waiver for fire applicants. The commissioners wondered why there is a difference here. Chief Osterhouse believed originally it had to do with losing a lens. He advised the firefighters wear masks when they are in Fires, and wondered if there was a good reason why they could not have this same waiver. The Commission suggested changing sections 4 and 5 so that both the Police and Fire applicants would be eligible to receive this waiver. Chief Osterhouse advised these vision standards were basically copied from the Cleveland Fire Department. Mr. Wilamosky believed the commission should have the eye doctors look into these standards. The Commission would like to know the success rate of the refractive modification procedure. It was questioned whether the refractive modification waiver is in place or is simply being proposed. The commission hopes to have this cleared up by the next meeting. Chief Osterhouse agreed to contact the eye doctor for his opinion on these standards. The Commission shall discuss this procedure at a future meeting. Section 6, Rule H, page 5 of the admin. suggestions contains the "Entry Level Firefighter & Police Medical Examinations and Psychological Evaluations Required". Mr. Wilamosky stated the administration has recommended removing any reference to specific doctors. The commission agreed it would be ridiculous to have to change the handbook each time the.doctors changed. Section 7, Rule H, page 5 & 6 of the admin. suggestions condenses many of the requirements for the Entry Level Police and Firefighter requirements in one section, rather then spread out as in the current handbook. Chief Viola noted letter "e" should have some reference to being certified as a peace officer. He elaborated the Ohio Peace Officer's Training Council also gives certificates for Private Security Guards. The Chief recommended changing this rule so that all candidates would be required to have certification as a peace officer. The Secretary noted the graduation date should say `no later than 08/01/97." Mr. Wilamosky verified the suggestion is to change this verbiage to "Applicants for examination of Entry level appointment to the Police Department as a C