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Policeman/Policewoman MUST have Ohio Peace Officer Training Council Certification, as a peace officer, BEFORE the date of the Entry Level examination. The required certification must be in accordance with the level of qualifications mandated by the North Olmsted Police Department. A copy of the Certification MUST be received by the Commission before the date of the examination except, applicants currently enrolled in a certification program with a graduation date no later than 08-01-97, shall be required to provide a copy of the certificate." Director Wilamosky wondered when the certificate should be received. The secretary noted there was not anything in the police packets stipulating when the certificate should be sent out. The Chief noted the students may not receive the certificate from OPOTA until they are appointed to a police department. It was suggested that the last sentence read "Said certificate must be forwarded to the Commission within a reasonable period of time following appointment." Section 8, Rule II, page 6 of the admin. suggestions covers the agility requirements. Mr. Wilamosky noted the current rules detail the firefighter's agility test, but provide no details for the police test. He recommended removing the specific agility requirements and stipulating the commission shall establish the requirements of the agility test .at the time of the examination. Wilamosky recommended that the $25.00 refundable agility fee be in the form of a cashiers check or money order. The secretary noted, in the police packet, it allowed a personal check for $25.00. Director Wilamosky recommended that the secretary have the checks deposited in an interest bearing account for accountability reasons. The commission did not have a problem adopting this recommendation for future tests, but believed they must follow the rules established for the police examination. This new rule will be in affect for future examinations. Section 10, Rule II, page 6 and 7 (admin. suggestions) covers the Entry Level Clerical examination. Wilamosky advised this section is more detailed than it is in the current handbook. This test is to be administered by the Personnel and Administrative Services Department of the City or another City department that may be designated by the Mayor. Mr. Wilamosky explained the criteria for this testing. He advised, following completion of the test, his office would notify the commission of the results in a pass/fail format. The commission should than notify these candidates as to the results of this exam and their status on the list. Section 11, Rule II, page 7 (admin. suggestions) establishes criteria if the commission should determine any other position testable. Section 12, Rule II, page 7 (admin. suggestions), is very similar to page 7 of the current regulations. Rule III of the administrative suggestions establishes criteria for Police and Firefighter Promotional examinations. Wilamosky noted it is not a statutory requirement to advertise for promotional examinations, and thus section 1, page 7 establishes criteria for posting the notice. He believed, in the old rules, a person could argue the criteria should have been posted in the newspaper. Firefighter Promotions are covered under Section 2, pages 7 of the administrative suggestions. Wilamosky believed this section was similar to several sections of the handbook, but was reformatted for clarification purposes. Section 3, page 8 covers Police Promotions. Section 4 covers the Nature of Promotional Examinations. Chief Osterhouse believed Rule V, Section 4, page 11 and 12 of the administrative suggestions should be moved. He suggested creating a Section 7 on page 8 for the "Efficiency and Seniority Credit - Promotional Examinations." Director Wilamosky advised the administration has 7