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Certify Police Officer Entry -Level Eligible List There were forty-one (4 1 ) candidates that took the NTN On -Line Test. Thirty -One (3 1 ) candidates passed the NTN On -Line Test. Six (6) candidates failed the NTN On -Line Test. One (1) candidate had expired scores. Three (3) candidates were incomplete. Pursuant to Rule VIII. Appointment From an Eligible List, Section la i (b). original rank #31 is below the threshold of 80%. Motion by Commissioner Cotofan, seconded by Commissioner Flannery to accept the results and certify original ranks number one (1) through thirty (30). Motion passed unanimously. Discussion followed regarding how many vacancies the appointing authority is trying to fill. At this time there is a compliment of forty-five (45) in the Police Department and 'would like to get to forty-eight (48); however, there are ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds available that can be utilized to make a compliment of forty-nine (49). There will be a retirement in April. therefore, there will be a need of four (4) new hires. Motion by Commissioner Flannery, seconded by Commissioner Fratini for the potential four (4) new hires, hire two (2) candidates from the Entry -Level Eligible List and two (?) candidates from the Lateral Transfer Eligible List and furthermore, if any other new hires are foreseen, rotate equally between both lists. Motion passed unanimously. Promotional Testing Process General discussion commenced regarding adding a third component to the promotional testings process. The current rules provide that and for the Chief s promotional testing a professional testing company conducted the interview process. The Commission outlined the compliment of the interview panel; however, managing the process was completed by the outside professional. This extra component can be one (1) member from the Civil Service Commission, one (1) member from the Administration, and an independent professional. An amendment to the rules can be drafted and must be set before any promotional testing process starts. The amendment can be a little less of a process than the Chief s process. The panel should be completely objective without knowing any of the results from the testing companies. The Commission can decide the weights of all of the components. This extra component could be just for the Lieutenants and Captains. There are some reservations concerning a Commission member being on the panel. The Civil Service Commission is the guardian of fair play. V. NEW BUSINESS: V1. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Commissioner Flannery. seconded by Commissioner Fratini that the meeting be adjourned. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. Amy 1 iCivil Service 'hair Date' Donna Eccleston. HR Administrative Secretary