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Chairman Barrett referenced Rule VII: Eligible List, Section 6: Insufficient Names Remaining. Chairman Barrett questioned not having anything submitted in writing at this time, and is there a request being submitted to the Commission to revoke the list? Director Farver referenced Rule VII, Section 6, on whether the Commission has to take action and yielded to the Asst. Law Director. Asst. Law Director B. O'Malley discussed the candidates that did not pass the background check maybe subject for removal and they may do so voluntarily or may be removed involuntarily for failure to pass the background check. The appointing authority wants to proceed with the hiring process. General discussion followed regarding temporary appointment; previous process; and the Secretary II test. Chairman Barrett referenced Rule IX, Section Ia. Asst. Law Director B. O'Malley discussed the list and does not require any formal action by the Commission and the temporary appointment is something the Administration can proceed with. As a result of those removals you can act on your own motion to revoke or terminate the list and anticipate another round of testing. The testing should occur within one hundred and twenty (120) days of any temporary appointment made. Commissioner Hayes talked about in house testing to expedite the process as soon as the letters came back and Chairman Barrett brought up that we need to send a letter to the remaining people on the eligible list stating that they can take the test again and that the fee would be waived and filling out an application as well. Asst. Law Director B. O'Malley anticipates three (3) steps: 1St - Candidates removal; 2"d - termination of the list; 3rd- testing. In the meantime the Administration can proceed with the temporary hiring process. Chairman Barrett discussed about wanting to have more applications made up to have more people on the list so the list will last for two (2) years. Commissioner Hayes directed a question to Director Farver about her opinion on the Iist about opening it up to fifty (50) or seventy five (75) to apply and take the test. Director Farver stated that it is going to be the competency as well as the compensation. The compensation is only $13.00 per hour. We need to consider lowering the fee and amend the test in some regards so there is no advantage to the individuals who took the test first and might apply again. A suggestion was made to use the individuals previous score and/or results if they come back to take the test. General discussion commenced regarding, the test, preparation, labor costs, administrating the test and to obtain the best candidate for each position. ADJOURNMENT: Chairman Barrett moved, seconded by Commissioner Rahm, that the meeting be adjourned. Motioned passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Civil Service Chairman Date Stacey Berkle ,'17 vil Service