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#33 did not answer question #9 on the application regarding if he has a current Driver's License. The applicant did supply a copy of his Driver's License; therefore, he is okay to take the test. V. NEW BUSINESS: Human Resources Director C. Farver made a request to the Civil Service Commission regarding revising the language in the rules for promotional testing to require that an employee applying for a promotional position is "an employee in good standing." The Assistant Law Director B. O'Malley will look into this matter and draft the language. He also recommends amending the rules at the right time and in advance of any promotional exams. In addition to amending the rules, the Commission might want to create a greater definition of an applicant's record check for entry levels. If an applicant is going to be rejected there should be a very clear reason for the rejection. Mr, O'Malley added that the Commission might consider open and competitive testing for the Police Chief's position. A general discussion followed regarding previous discussions for open and competitive testing for the Police Chief and the success of the open and competitive process for the Fire Chief's position. The Administration has seen the leadership changes that have occurred in the Fire Department and was very satisfied with the process. Mr. O'Malley will draft the language. The Commission's packet contained a post card from the Common Pleas Court regarding Brian Bielozer's appeal to the Civil Service Commission. Mr. O'Malley advised that there was a telephone conference scheduled for May 141" that was cancelled as unnecessary because the briefing schedule has been laid out by court, The appellant's brief is due on June 4"', the City's brief on June 27t"; the appellant is given the opportunity to reply on July 11"' and then the court' issued another post card indicating a telephone conference on June 18`x', but it might be cancelled. These matters are usually handled through the exchange of briefs. Mr. O'Malley stated he has rarely seen the court summon the parties down for an oral argument; however, the court could do that. The court functions like an appellant body and is routine and the Commission is like a trial court. The Commission is a decision making body. The Commission's decision on the Civil Service matter is separate and independent from any other cases that have been filed by that particular candidate. VI. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Rahm, that the meeting be adjourned. Motioned passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. 611 //P/Z- /,�/ arrett, Civil Service Chairman Date ' Donna Eccleston, Civil Service Secretary