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Motion passed unanimously. Fire Chief Discussion Discussion commenced regarding the replacement of the Fire Chief due to the retirement of Chief Ed Schepp. Public Safety Director Scofield explained the retirement dates and needs of the process to replace him. She asked for testing requirements, set classification and make it an open and competitive process. Commissioner Flannery stated that in the past the job had been open and competitive. The Commission was asked to follow the same process as we did in 2013. This would be initial screening interviews. individual assessments. and structured interview panels. The weights will be talked about after we get more information. Motion by Commissioner Flannery, seconded by Commissioner Fratini to make the job posting for the Fire Chief Classified, Open and Competitive, and Exempt. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Flannery requested more information on the weights of the initial screening interviews, individual assessments, and structured interview panels. Human Resources Director Kidd brought up that this is the first time we will be using the new testing company and there are two different panels with different pricing. Civil Secretary Davenport explained the two different panels. Commissioner Flannery requested to stay with the same process Motion by Commissioner Flannery-, seconded by Commissioner Fratini to stay with the same process with PRADCO and the Panel with Clancy for$3500.00 as quoted, with five (5) candidates. Motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Flannery has requested to have the testing company's availability, information for the weights, and a draft calendar for the meeting of August 18, 2025. Assistant Fire Chief— Establish Position and Classification Public Safety Director Scofield asked for consideration and approval for an Assistant Fire Chief position. She explains that we had this position previously and it was eliminated in 2009. This would be a full time non union position. They would be second in command; they would be Chief in lieu of Fire Chief not being available. This will be introduced to Council on August 5`h,this creates the position and identifies it in the organizational chart, putting it back into the salary ordinance. Commissioner Flannery states that this would be a modification of by laws. Assistant Law Director O'Malley explains the State Law to the Commission, letting them know that they ultimately can seek out what they are looking- for when hiring an Assistant Chief The Commission can set what rank can apply for the position how they feel necessary. Assistant Law Director O'Malley explains that the City Council,will establish the position and create a budget for it. The Commission needs to edit the Civil Service Rules for this position. He explains that they can look at Fire Chief position and lessen the extent of it for Assistant Fire chief, or they can say no, if it works for Fire Chief it works for Assistant. Look at the testing for each and compare. Commissioner Flannery recommends that if we amend the rules we should take in consideration that what's good for the Chief is good for the Assistant, as they will be acting as the Chief if the Chief is on vacation etc. Assistant Law Director O'Malley asks if we are going to address Classified and competitive for the Assistant Chief. He explains Article 6; Section 3; a. 5; the list of unclassified positions include superintendent, assistant superintendent, division heads, assistant division heads; except the Police Chief and Fire Chief, which seems to him that the Assistant Fire �. _