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' assessment. Discussion as to what motions would need to be made to start the Lieutenants exam took place. Mr. O'Malley voiced that all the scores and weights of the scores should be established before the testing dates. Fire Chief Klecan suggested Lieutenants exam weights be set as written worth 60% and oral 40%. Further discussion as to what motions are required to get the lieutenants exam stared took place. Mr. O'Malley suggested the commission proceed on the basis that the Civil Service commission is making motions to direct their secretary to proceed in the engagement of Ramsey & Associates. Separately move to have the Safety Director petition Council to authorize the contract and funding for the examination. That the legislation be passed on an emergency measure and under suspension of the rules. Once the Assistant Fire Chief is appointed, the commission will have 60 -days to conduct the Lieutenants exam. J. Thomay motion to use Ramsey & Associates Testing Company to administer the Fire Lieutenants promotional examination. R. Giesser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Motion Carried J. Thomay motion to have Safety Director Jesse request the required funds be provided by Council on an emergency measure. Furthermore, that he also submit legislation requesting the Mayor to be allowed to inter into a contract with Ramsey & Associates for the Fire Lieutenant examination. R. Giesser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. J. Thomay motion that there will be a written and oral examination. The written passing test score will be 70% and all those scoring 70% or better will move forward to take part in the oral assessment. The written exam will be worth 60% and the oral assessment will be worth 40%. The total passing score for written and oral assessment combined will be set at 70%. R Giesser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. J. Thomay motion to set dates of written test for October 2, 2003 with an alternate date of October 3, 2003 the oral assessment to be conducted October 16, 2003 with an alternate date of October 17 2003. R Giesser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Mr. O'Malley suggested the commissioners give alternate dates for the tests in case the testing company is not available. It would be appropriate for the Commission to give the Secretary the ability to set testing dates with Ramsey & Associates as long as they are before the commissions deadline of October 20, 2003. Mrs. Giesser suggested allowing the secretary the ability to set testing dates before the deadline date of October 20, 2003. J. Thomay motion to ermit Ramsey & Associates to administer the written examination on October 2"a, 3rd 5th. 6' of 2003 and that the Oral examination be given on either October 16th, 17th or 19th 2003. R. Giesser seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Motion carried. Mr. Thomay indicated that they would make the motions on the number of books to be used in the written exam. Mr. O'Malley suggested in accordance to Rule III a motion be made to notify the appointing authority to prepare and submit the books to be used for the examination not less than 10 days prior to the posting deadline. R. Giesser motion to have 5 books used for the written examination and for the secretary to send notice to Safety Director Jesse requesting the list of books be submitted not less than ten days prior to list being posted. J. Thomay seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved. Motion Carried. Mrs. Rote indicated that the recommended selection of books was 0