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V. NEW BUSINESS: A) Candidates were notified via certified mail to participate in the November 1, 1997 agility test. One notification letter was returned by the post office on October 30, 1997 with the notation "No Such Number." After checking the application it was found the address was incorrect, however the applicant did sign off on the wrong address at the time of the written test. Is this grounds for a refund? Mr. Cummings questioned what address was originally submitted. The clerk advised the application had the correct address, however it was incorrectly copied on the sign -in sheet. The applicant then signed off on the wrong address at the time of the written test. Mrs. Benjamin believed this should be addressed if and when an appeal is filed. Mr. Cummings noted the applicant has not been contacted about this situation. Chief Viola wondered if there is a standard operating procedure. The clerk explained the basis for the sign in sheet is for the applicant to confirm the address is correct for mailing purposes. The addresses for each applicant is taken from the sign -in sheet. Mr. Cummings advised the monitors were informing each candidate to check their name and address for accuracy, correct where appropriate and sign off. The commission advised no action should be taken at this time as the standard operating procedure was followed. B) One candidate that filed an application for corrections officer did not have form DD -214, but attached a letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs detailing his service time. The packet stated "Form DD -214 MUST be attached to the application to receive extra credit. If Form DD - 214 is not attached, extra credit will not be granted." Should this candidate be given any extra credit points? The commission reviewed the documentation. Mr. Cummings noted this person was released from active duty in 1988. The commission wondered why this applicant did not get a copy of form DD -214 instead of a letter. Mr. Cummings advised according to standard operating procedure, credit should not be granted because Form DD -214 was not attached as required. E. Cummings motioned to deny extra credit to this applicant due to lack of Form DD -214. The motion was seconded by L. Zolar and unanimously approved. C) Police Sergeants examination. The Police Sergeants examination will be 70% written and 30% oral assessment. The written test will be administered by Daniel T. Clancy & Associates on Saturday, January 10, 1998 @ 9:00 A.M. in the North Olmsted Community Cabin, 28114 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. Candidates will have ten days, after the written results are sent out, to request a review and/or protest the written portion of the examination. After a decision is made on all protests, the top six candidates will move on to the assessment. The assessment for Sergeant will be held the morning of March 7, 1998 @ the police station. Candidates will have ten days, after the oral assessment results are sent out, to request a review and/or protest the assessment. After a decision is made on all protests, final rankings will be established. The Police Sergeant letters have been submitted to the Civil Service Commission for approval. Police Chief Viola questioned when the letters will be sent out. The clerk advised, provided approval is granted, the letters will be sent out this week. The commission reviewed the letters. E. Cummings motioned to approve the "Sergeant's Intent Letters," seconded by L. Zolar and unanimously approved. D) Police Lieutenant's examination. The Police Lieutenant's examination will be 100% oral assessment. The oral assessment will be administered by the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police the morning of January 24, 1998 @ the police station. Candidates will have ten days, after the oral assessment results are sent out, to request a review and/or protest the assessment. After a decision is made on all protests, final rankings will be established. The Police Lieutenant's letters have been