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The Commission reviewed the education extra credit for Cynthia Walker. Mr. Ubaldi made a motion to award Cynthia Walker one (1) point for educational credit. Mr. Hohmann seconded the motion and unanimously approved. Mr. Ubaldi reviewed the applications in question and verified the extra credit points. Thresa Crow's application was not notarized; therefore, has been rejected. Daniel Mickol has a temporary driver's license and is allowed to take the examination. Mr. Ubaldi made a motion to acknowledge the applicants' extra credit points and awarded at the receipt of scores and the application of Thresa Crow be rejected and disqualified from the examination. Mr. Hohmann seconded the motion and unanimously approved. Mr. Ubaldi made a motion, based on the current list of applicants, names beginning at count 52, Gregory Tetnall, to the bottom of the list are disqualified from the examination because they are over the limit of maximum applicants accepted. The Secretary will forward notifications to the disqualified applicants. Mr. Hohmann seconded the motion and unanimously approved. Review the Draft Rules and Regulations from the Law Department Review the Rules and Regulations The Safety Director discussed a few issues concerning some changes mainly in promotions; losing a majority of officer staff in Police and Fire within the next few years; developing an officer development and training program; an eighteen (18) month probationary period for the promotional testing; the ability to demote; interview the top three (3) promotional candidates and choose the best candidate; hire the Chiefs from the outside. Many suburbs choose the top three (3) candidates for promotional testing. They are Westlake, Bay Village, Lakewood, Middleburg Heights, Strongsville and the appointing authority makes the selection. Westlake is considering a Charter change regarding its Chief. There is a need to be a good manager, understand how fire shifts work, and work a 40 hour week. Most of the senior officers are not EMT certified anymore. A general discussion followed regarding paperwork involving the EMT's, HIPAA Laws, Medical protocols, working with hospitals, manage paperwork for Medicare and Medicaid billing; evaluations, personality issues, and daily chores of a firefighter. A general discussion followed regarding the age limit for entry-level, home rule authority, OPERS, college degree. The University of Akron offers a Fire Safety Degree, Cleveland State offers a Public Safety Management Certificate and a four (4) year Bachelors Degree in Public Safety Management, Health Care Administration is offered by Cleveland State and Kent State. The Safety Director also indicated that there are no annual eye exams for Police Officers and will forward her suggestions to the Commission. The Commission tabled the Rules and Regulations until the next meeting. V. NEW BUSINESS: Amend 2008 Calendar Mr. Ubaldi reviewed the 2008 Calendar and the December meeting is scheduled one (1) week later than it should be.