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The Commission was asked to discuss the weights of the panel interview and the assessment. They were presented with a suggestion of 60%for the panel and 40% for the assessment. Commissioner Cotofan suggested something higher like 65%35% or even 70%40%. Commissioner Flannery and Commissioner Cotofan discussed the benefits of the higher panel, being that they would rather see someone with experience "sell themselves"to the panel rather than pen to paper,they should already know that. It was brought to the Commissions attention by Director Scofield that the test is not a knowledge test but rather an assessment. Motion by Commissioner Cotofan, seconded by Commissioner Flannery to accept the weights of 65%panel and 35% assessment. Motion passed unanimously. The Commission was asked to make a motion regarding the Selection Committee for the Panel Interviews. It was suggested to the members that Director Lisa Kidd, Mike Byrne, and Chief Schepp be on the committee. Commissioner Cotofan asked to clarify who Mike Byrne was, Director Scofield explained he is the new Chief of Staff and a previous 3-term mayor of Parma Heights and 30 plus year worker of the county. O'Malley suggested that Commissioner Cotofan be considered. Commissioner Flannery explained that while she would like to see a person from the commission on the selection committee, it may be a conflict of interest as they would have to abstain from voting on such things as lists etc. Motion by Commissioner Flannery, seconded by Commissioner Fratini to accept the selection committee as suggested, Director Lisa Kidd, Mike Byrne, and Chief Schepp. Motion passed unanimously. The Commission was asked to make a motion regarding the panel interviews. It was suggested that Public Safety Director Scofield, an assessor from Clancy, and a retired or active Chief of Fire be on the panel. O'Malley strongly believes the Safety Director should have a seat on the panel. Motion by Commissioner Flannery, seconded by Commissioner Fratini to accept the recommendation for the panel as Public Safety Director, an assessor from Clancy, and an active or retired Chief. Motion passed unanimously. Assistant Fire Chief Testing Director Kidd asked the Commission to make a motion for the Assistant Fire Chief position to be promotional. Motion by Commissioner Flannery, seconded by Commissioner Cotofan to make the Assistant Fire Chief position promotional. Motion passed unanimously.