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Promotional Fire Lieutenant Examination Director Thomas met with the Fire Union in the spring and discussed the promotional Fire Lieutenant vacant position; however, he wanted to follow up with the new Fire Chief and see which direction the fire department would be heading. After meeting with the new Fire Chief and reviewing the organizational chart, Director Thomas would like the Commission to start the process for a Promotional Fire Lieutenant's examination. He would like to have the vacant position filled by January 1, 2014 and request a test in December, 2013, Chairman Barrett inquired if there are going to be any constraints on the Commission. The Assistant Law Director indicated that the Commission already has constraints and the Poly-Tech agreement was for two (2) years or $25,000 and are already up against that ceiling. Additional funds will be needed and the Administration will have to approach Council prior to the Police Sergeant and Fire Lieutenant's examinations. Council is on recess until August. A general discussion followed regarding purchasing a stock test from IPMA, recruit retired Chiefs the Police for the oral assessment, and promotional rules. Promotional Fire Chief Eligihle List At the May 23"' special meeting, the Commission approved the results of the Promotional Fire Chief examination. The Assistant Law Director recommends to the Commission to certify the list effective August 30, 2013 which coincides with the current Fire Chief's last day. The new Fire Chief's first day is July 15, 2013 and will be employed as a consultant during this time period. Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Hayes, to certify the Promotional Fire Chief Eligible List effective August 30,2013. Motion passed unanimously. Adopt Proposed Changes to Rule VI Chairman Barrett stated changes to Rule VI were discussed in April and the Assistant Law Director was reviewing a couple of sections in that rule. A discussion commenced regarding extra credit for veterans preference that have been honorable discharged. State Law is written that way and the Commission had an issue with a candidate that is currently active military and did not receive extra credit. Extra credit issues belong in Rule V and the Assistant Law Director requested more time to review Rule V. State Law is indicating a 20%preference for veterans and if the Commission is determined to deviate from State Law it should be done in a very specific way. Per Rule V, the Commission does not acknowledge extra credit for people in the Reserves and the National Guard. The State does allow a 15% extra credit for the National Guard. A suggestion was made to Ieave the veterans issue out of Rule VI and renumber Section 4. Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Ubaldi, to accept the amended language to Rule VI, Section 2. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Ubaldi, to accept the new language to Rule VI, Section 3g and Section 3h. Motion passed unanimously.