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There are a number of candidates that have not submitted their agility certification to the Commission; however,- there has been -some confusion between the candidates and Tri -C. Tri -C was supposed to pass the information on to the cities that were specified on the candidates' form according to some of the candidates that have contacted the Civil Service Commission. Kevin Pillinger, a candidate on the Entry -Level Patrol Officer Eligible List approached the Commission and said he took the test in December and Tri -C indicated that they would forward the information to the City. Mr. Ubaldi made a motion to exclude the following names from those candidates who will be removed from the eligible list because we do have information that they took and passed the test before the deadline approached. The excluded names are: Anthony Daniels, Kevin Fillinger, Jonathan Hayes, James Kaminski, Anthony Maslanka, Kasey Urbansky, Craig Wilson, Jeremy Blackstone, Daniel Mulcahy, Jarred Nadal, and Patrick Tohill. Mr. Barrett seconded the motion and unanimously approved. A general discussion commenced regarding how to avoid this problem in the future. A comment could be mention the day of the test to remind the candidates that it is their responsibility to submit their agility certification to the Commission. Discussion Promotional Examination for Police Chief Pat Ramsey of Ramsey & Associates is in attendance and has spoken to the Administration briefly regarding the promotional examination for Police Chief and will meet with the Police Chief soon. A general discussion commenced regarding the promotional examination, It is premature to set a date because there is no vacancy yet; however, tentative dates can be discussed. It is appropriate to plan and discuss the matter; however, once a motion is made to establish the test, all discussion ceases as to any matters regarding the test. The Administration over the past several meetings attempted to approach the Civil Service Commission regarding the scope and methodology of the test. The process in 2006 for the Promotional Examination of the Police Chief was successful. What the Administration is looking for in this position is executive management skills, leadership, innovation, analytical skills, communication and look at the organization as a whole. A written assessment incorporating these skills was suggested. During the oral assessment in 2006, there were three components of the test: structure oral interview, oral presentation, and a written exercise. A suggestion was made to have the Administration work hand in hand with the testing company. A job description for Police Chief was prepared by Human Resources. This job description includes the purpose of the position, the essential functions, knowledge, skills and ability, etc. The job description tells the Administration what they want from this individual; it is a highly responsible position with managerial duties and administrative job in planning, organizing and directing the Police Division. This position stresses the importance for the ability to interact with residents, have executive knowledge to manage a complex organization, be involved with the municipal finance structure, budgeting, personnel and labor relations.