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J problems and oral problems; in -basket problems; oral assessment problems and address specific unique situations within the City. Chief Ruple suggested an oral assessment for the rank of Chief, Captain and Lieutenant; a written and oral assessment should be given for the rank of Sergeant. Captain Whelan participated in the last Chief's exam. The oral assessment lasted four (4) hours; the in -basket tests the skills and abilities of the candidate to be able to prioritize certain things as they take place. The assessment center was held in the Police Department. Captain Whelan will waive the thirty (30) day posting date. Captain Wozniak explained the assessment process and has been involved only with OACP for the past three (3) promotional testing. Chief Ruple indicated that if the chosen testing company uses Chiefs, it is very important that the Chiefs do not come from this area and do not have any knowledge of the candidates. Mr. Ubaldi indicated that the Commission will let the Police Department know who the chosen testing company is. Chief Klecan received a letter from one of the candidates, David Pohlchock, who has already taken a full time position and is no longer interested in applying for the City of North Olmsted. Chief Klecan requested his name removed from the list and to send over another name so he can continue with the hiring process. Chief Klecan also indicated that the Assisstant Chief will be retiring by the end of the year and the last test was 25% written and an oral assessment. Chief Klecan will have a firm date for the Assistant Fire Chief's retirement by next month. Mr. O'Malley indicated that upon a vacancy, the Commission must conduct the promotional test within sixty (60) days. This includes any vacancy in a rank above the patrolman. The Commission must have the funds in the budget. If the contract is less than $5,000.00, it is not required to go to Council. If there is not enough money in the budget, the Commission will have to go to City Council to make the monies available. Mr. Ubaldi inquired if the Commission can have Council approve the contract this Tuesday and on Wednesday, have the testing company start the process. Council gets legislative request the preceding Wednesday; emergencies can be exempt from that deadline if the Law Director considers it to be an emergency. The Commission's Determination to Choose to Exclude the Lowest Scoring SoQ and Determining the Top Three to Interview Ms. Zolar indicated that all SoQ's answered all the questions well and followed the format. A general discussion followed concerning qualifications; testing retired Police Chiefs. Mr. Ubaldi totaled the SoQ scores and the Ohio Association Chiefs of Police scored 289; Ramsey & Associates scored 248; Standard & Associates scored 244; IACP scored 235. The Law Department recommends to see how the testing companies can quickly accomplish this test and to solicit from them a standard operating agreement on a form that is sufficient for review. Mr. Ubaldi indicated he has a list of questions to ask the testing companies concerning how quickly the process can be accomplished; choice of exam combination and recommendations; test two (2) ranks at one time; survey the local environment. A general discussion followed regarding Chief Ruple's concerns about the testing being performed before he retires; tailoring the test for the City. International Association of Chiefs of Police time will be 7:00 pm; Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police time will be 7:30 pm; Ramsey and Associates time will be 8:00 pm; Stanard & Associates time will be 8:30 pm. Mr. Ubaldi suggested notifying the testing companies and provide a list of questions to guide them. A general discussion followed concerning a written test; oral assessment; protest period. During the protest period, immediately after the test, the candidate has five (5) days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, to ask questions, inspect the test and/or file a protest. The Commission has five (5) days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, to consider the protest and contact the testing company. Five (5) days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, from the receipt of each protest, the Commission can reject or following an issue of revision. Mr. Ubaldi