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CITY OF NORTH-OLMSTED SPECIAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING CITY COUNCIL CAUCUS ROOM MINUTES - FEBRUARY 7, 2011 7:00 P.M. I. ROLL CALL: Chairman M. Ubaldi called the meeting to order at 6:57 PM PRESENT: M. Ubaldi, K. Zolar and J. Barrett ALSO PRESENT. Mayor K. Kennedy; Human Resources Director C. Farver, Public Safety/Service Director C. Ritenauer, Finance Director C. Copfer, Councilman L. Orlowski, Police Chief W. Wozniak, Police Captain J. Gallagher, Patrol Officer B. Saringer, Police Lieutenant M. Kilbane, T. Kilbane, J. Kilbane, Police Lieutenant R. Flynn, Police Sergeant J. Medves, Police Officer R. Dungan, Police Sergeant J. Miner, Police Officer J. Yost, FOP Staff Representative L. DiNardo, Fire Lieutenant K. Hehnen, Mr. & Mrs. Zolar, S. Barrett, G. Peters, D. Lambert, J. Gallatin, Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley, and Civil Service Secretary D. Eccleston II. DISPOSITION OF MINUTES: III. COMMUNICATIONS: IV. OLD BUSINESS: Promotional Examination for Police Chief The Chairman opened the meeting up for discussion and there were many pros and cons regarding the promotional examination for Police Chief. This discussion included an open and competitive exam; expand the pool of applicants and increasing competition for the position; top level executive managerial position; a qualified candidate does not necessarily equate for being the best choice; modify rules; Issue 93; other cities hiring from the outside; the Police Department's long proven track record of getting strong effective leadership; rigorous pre-employment screenings; assessment centers measure leadership capabilities; nearby cities promote from within; special circumstances may require to go outside; respect of fellow officers did not appear overnight and is a product of years of working together. A general discussion commenced regarding alternative ways of testing and enhancing the process; three (3) tier process that would consist of: a panel of stake holders to address the current situation in the Police Division and determine the need specifically from the next chief which is established through the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the job analysis; the second step would be the oral assessment from the testing company and a written element that could be added as well; and the third element would be an assessment panel which would consist of an interview process to identify the analytical and problem solving skills of the applicants, their personal effectiveness, planning, coordinating, resource management and critical thinking. This process has been very successful in other cities.