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income history for the prior 12 months and clearly explain why they cannot pay the processing fee. Should the person making a waiver request fail to comply with the aforementioned requirements, the Commission will send them a letter asking for additional details or a letter stating their request was approved or a check if the request is denied by the Commission. If the candidate does not provide additional details upon request or fails to submit a check if required, they will not be allowed to take the test." It was noted that the requests for waiver of filing fee were submitted with the applications, however these requests were subject to approval of the commission. Chairman Cummings did not believe there was enough time to request further information for the police officers examination as they were subject to approval two days before the examination. He believed the requirement that the Commission send a letter requesting additional details should be eliminated because of the time factor. Commissioner Zolar wondered if the application packet for police officer stated that these details were required. The clerk clarified the application read "Applicants unable to pay the fee may submit a request for waiver." In the future the commission would like it to require the details noted in this suggestion. Chairman Cummings believed, those that request waiver of filing fee should be informed of the meeting regarding this issue. Director Wilamosky suggested modifying this so that it reads "if the information provided is not satisfactory to the commission, the commission shall act upon the request by accepting or rejecting it. If the request is rejected the applicant shall be notified that he/she will be required to file a check because the commission rejected the request." He believed this language can be cleared up. Commissioner Zolar wondered if the secretary could have let these people know more information will be required at the meeting. The secretary advised she was unaware details were required. Director Wilamosky explained this new language clarifies things somewhat by requiring the notarized affidavit explaining income history. He believed, if a request is denied by the commission and time allows, notification should be done by mail. Wilamosky noted, if time did not allow, the secretary should notify the applicant as soon as possible and advise them to hand deliver a certified check. The secretary wondered if such check can be delivered at the test site. Mr. Wilamosky advised this is fine as long as it is stipulated how it will be handled. He agreed to rework this language and bring it back before the commission. Director Wilamosky advised, per a recommendation from the Law Department, the administration is requesting that the commission not take any formal action on any of the concepts presented, as Mr. Powers with the has filed a failure to negotiate. Secondly, the administration is suggesting providing Mr. Power with copies of all components of the rule changes that apply to promotional examinations and recommend that he review these suggestions. Mr. Wilamosky further explained Mr. Powers should be sent a formal invitation to attend the next meeting and review these proposed rules and regulations as they relate to promotional appointments. Director Wilamosky agreed to provide the secretary with specific sections dealing with promotional examinations and ask that this information be forwarded to Mr. Power for his review and extend him an invitation to attend the next meeting. Chairman Cummings did not wish to discuss this section until Mr. Powers has received a copy for his review. Director Wilamosky advised there have been no changes in the proposed modified version that deal with promotional appointments. Rule VII, sections 1 and 2, are similar to the present requirements contained on page 11 of the current regulations. Mr. Wilamosky pointed out the administrations is suggesting wiping out any details on the agility test for fire fighter. He noted there was no criteria established for the agility test given for police officer. Removing the details on the agility test for fire fighter will allow the commission to change requirements for the agility in accordance with the testing companies procedure. Since the clerical technical test is currently being researched, the commission requested deferring section 2-d and 3-b of the admin. suggestions until a determination is made on a definite