11-22-10 Police Civil Service Commission Meeting minutes

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Meeting Minutes of the Civil Service Commission held on November 22, 2010 at 11:00 am. 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 11:03 am by Keith Trainer 2. Consider approval of minutes from November 2, 2009 meeting. Les made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, Keith seconded the motion, the motion passed. 3. Administer Oath of Office Heather Weger administered the Oath of Office to Deb Gallington 4. Consider appeal of the application of seniority points for officers who do not score a passing grade on the promotional examination administered on November 4, 2010, in accordance with Section 10.24 of the City of La Porte Civil Service Rules and Regulations (Review and Appeal of Promotional Examination). The appeal was read aloud by Heather Weger. Sgt. Lee Stewart presented his case stating the addition of seniority points added only to a passing grade conflicted with Chapter 143 unless the City of La Porte had an alternate promotional system. Since the body of officers has never voted on an alternate promotional system, then the seniority should be added to all scores even if they are below a grade of 70. The Commission was in receipt of a legal opinion from Bettye Lynn prior to the meeting. Keith Trainer made a motion to uphold the appeal of Sgt. Stewart, Les seconded the motion. The motion passed. Ayes: Keith Trainer, Les Bird Nayes: Deb Gallington Keith asked that the Civil Service Director amend rule 10.26 accordingly to reflect the motion passed. 5. Administrative Reports • Promotional Exam 6. Board Comments a. Matters appearing on the agenda b. Inquiry of staff regarding specific factual information or existing policy. None 7. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 12:01 pm. Approved and passed this day February 1. 2012 Heather Weger, Civil Service" Director