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- ~ ~ ~, Page 2 (c) Lieutenant: We do not recommend a classification change but rather a decrease in the number of authorized positions. This is due to our recommendation in item (d). (d) Assistant Chief of Police: "The Personnel Resource Needs Study Report" compiled by TCLEOSE dated January 1981 contained a recommendation to replace the Assistant Chief position with a Lieutenant position. Their reasons for this recommendation are clearly stated in the subject report. However, in a discussion session with the Civil Service Commissioners and the Chief of Police, TCLEOSE representatives have altered this recommenda- tion and now support the contention that the La Porte Police Department currently needs an Assistant Chief of Police. They advised their original recommendation was based on facts existing at the time of the study (late 1980). They recognize the growth in responsibilities placed on the Police Department due to population increases. They were, at the time of the study, not aware the Police Department would be coming under 1269m. They acknowledge the Chief of Police's contention that the removal of the Assistant Chief's position at this time has had a demoralizing effect upon the Department. They stated in light of 1269m they would recommend retaining an Assistant Chief's position in order that he could directly assist the Chief of Police in effecting an orderly professional transition to Civil Service. They feel Officer Hall is uniquely qualified to fulfill this role in the short term due to his past 15 years of experience as Assistant Chief of Police here in La Porte. The TCLEOSE representatives stated it appears that if the La Porte area continued to grow and expand, the classification structure of the Police Department should be reviewed annually. As an example, they surmized that, in all likelyhood within 18 months to 2 years, the Police Department would no longer need an Assistant Chief but would rather need two (2) Captain positions. To ensure this situation is professionally monitored, it is Chief Freeman's intention to request an annual manpower needs assessment study be conducted by TCLEOSE. The Civil Service Commission fully supports this intention and will utilize such reports in the future when making classification recommendations to City Council. The Civil Service Commission is available at the convenience of City Council to discuss our recommendations should it be requested. Respectfully submitted, ~ ~ .~" ; . 1-'"'"-"r ~ ~,,. ~_~--~~ ~~l (Signatures on original) eith Tra'ner, Weldon Randall, Dexter Joyner, • Chairman Vice Chairman Commissioner cc: Knox Askins H. F. Freeman, Jr. ~~