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the probationary period. A general discussion followed concerning the upper ranks limited pool of candidates; use rule only for first level promotion; home rule authority. • Hiring an entry level position within sixty (60) days is an issue for the Police Department because they are working with a timeline for the background investigations and the availability of the Academy classes. Most of the training is done through the Academy. • Insufficient names remaining on the eligible lists: If there are fewer than seven (7) names instead of five (5) names remaining, the list shall no longer be considered valid for purposes of appointments to entry level positions; however, this does not preclude the appointing authority from making an appointment from the certified list of names. • The Commission shall not certify an eligible person to the appointing authority more than three (3) times instead of five (5) times. A general discussion following concerning the appointing authority maybe loosing good candidates; a candidate passed over three (3) times will be off the list; balance the interest of those who are sent to the appointing authority. • Removal of Provisional Hire: The intention of state law is to reduce the number of categories. Communication from the employer to the Civil Service Commission should occur when there is a need for a test. Review Building Inspector Examination Results Mr. Ubaldi announced that 1.5 points for extra credit was awarded to David Frolo bringing him to the ranking of second on the Building Inspector Eligible List. Mr. Ubaldi made a motion to establish the Building Inspector Eligible List. Mr. Hohmann seconded the motion and unanimously approved. Mr. Ubaldi made a motion to certify the following names for the vacant position of Building Inspector and forward their information to the Safety Director: Michael Gero, David Frolo, Neal Dorenkott, Scott Tuttle, and Joseph Gyorky. Mr. Hohmann seconded the motion and unanimously approved. Appeal, to Commission, of Decision to Lay Off the Classified Secretary II Position at the North Olmsted Waste Water Treatment Plant After reviewing the Civil Service Rules and Regulations, there is no reason not to have a hearing. As it stands now, there is a tentative date and the Commission has logistical concerns for which the Commission is responsible. The Service Department has decided to abolish the position due to "lack of work". According to the rules, there is an option for the employee to take a position by way of seniority. The Law Department indicated that the determinations are rendered by the employer and then the recourse and the remedies that maybe pursued by the employee. There can be an issue as to the Civil Service Commission's jurisdiction which will have to be reviewed; it maybe a subject solely for the Collective Bargaining Agreement and remedies under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Chairman is correct to describe the matter appropriately placed before the Commission and than it is docketed for hearing under the rules within 30 days. The Appeal was received September 10, 2007 and the hearing will be set for October 1St at 8:00 pm. There was an inquiry as to why this isn't just an Administration decision as opposed to something brought before the Commission. Absent the Commission it is an Administration decision and it is understood that the employer has made the decision to deny the request. It appears to be the lay off determination itself that is being questioned. The appointing authority and the appellant should be notified in writing the case is scheduled for hearing. The rules call for a court reporter. A procedure will follow and evidence will be presented for the Commission's review.