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commission: (1) Will the list be valid, if the building commissioner requests that the passing candidate be bypassed? and (2) Will another test be given in the near future?. He noted, if the test is determined to be void by the commission, the Safety Director may move on and make a provisional appointment, and such appointment will be subject to competitive examination. Mr. Conway currently has only one name to draw from the other three candidates have not been tested because they have declined this appointment. Commissioner Benjamin quoted the following from page 12 of the Rules and Regulations Handbook "Whenever it becomes necessary to hold a new examination in order to obtain additional eligible applicants, the Commission may consolidate existing lists for the same class by re -arranging the names of those eligible thereon according to their grade." She wondered if this means the commission can incorporate the remaining names into the new list. Mr. Wilamosky believed those individuals that remain on the list have a couple options: they can retake the test and re -qualify or retain their current grade for the new list. Mrs. Benjamin noted they would not be eliminated. Mr. Wilamosky clarified, they would be eliminated from this appointment due to the bypass. Mr. Cummings believed the building commissioner has the right to obtain three names. Mr. Wilamosky assumed, by the next meeting, there will be some determination made on whether or not the appointment will be made from the list, or there could be a request to bypass. The commission will have to schedule a test. Chairman Cummings advised he has spoken with the Mayor with regard to the typing test. Mr. Wilamosky did not have a problem with the commission using a different testing procedure as long as the equipment is similar. Mr. Cummings believed the current setup for the typing examination is poor, due to the number of candidates that failed. Mr. Wilamosky believed, part of the problem is the commission did not require the typing examination until after there was an opening. Mr. Cummings suggested that the next test incorporate the skill and ability portion. Mr. Wilamosky advised there are programs which demonstrate skill and ability, but cannot guarantee a person can operate the equipment. He believed it would be ideal if that were a component of the examination. Mr. Wilamosky suggested possibly using Comp U.S.A. for the administration of the typing test. Mr. Cummings believed an outside testing company should be used. Mr. Wilamosky advised the current test is timed for 6 minutes and the machine shuts down if someone causes 255 errors. He noted someone averaging 60 to 65 words per minute can complete the test in as little as 3 minutes. Chairman Cummings would like the typing proficiency test administered around the same time as the written test so that if an opening occurs the administration will have a valid list and no further testing will be required. Mr. Wilamosky noted the job description requires a minimum 45 words per minute typing skills. He believed word processing and data entry skills should be a part of the typing proficiency test. The current computer test is a preset format, and does not require operational skills. All a candidate must do is sit and type. The commission requested that the civil service secretary take the typing proficiency test and give her opinion. Mr. Wilamosky agreed to test the secretary. E. Cummings motioned that the list be determined exhausted, if the remaining eligible candidate is by passed. The motion was seconded by S. Benjamin and unanimously approved. The Secretary advised a dispatcher's test may also be needed within the next couple months. She noted the Chief believed there is a possibility someone may quit. The secretary presented a list of dates available in June and July. The members called the dispatcher test for 7:30 on June 17, 1997. Before a date is set for the secretarial test, Mr. Wilamosky requested time to review different companies the commission can use for the typing test. Fire Chief Osterhouse recommended finding out if the schools have some type of program. Mrs. Zolar noted the typing test was