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Chat Womack suggested that those Cubes prior to August 2001 be grandfathered so
as not to be required to possess a Bachelors degree. She suggested that preference.
pointe are awarded to those candidates who have a Bachelors center for Sergeants
and Lieutenants.
Ctnmr. Shannon Inquired if the Union was In agreement with this recommendation.
Chief Womack indicated but they did not have a contractual agreement.
Cher Womack asked the Board to Lake action as to whether an Associates course will
be required or not She would support and recommend that candidates with
employment prior to 2001 be grardfabor d in, 30 credit hours for Sergeants and 60
credit hours for Lieutenants_
Officer Gena indicated that he agreed with the Criera recommendation He currently
has 30 credit hours.
Offimr Bennet includ ed that he has 30 credit hours, but was net sure if he would
proceed with the 60 credit hunts to test fur the next rank.
The next Sergeants test will be hold in April. Study material has already born
submitted. The current promotional testing process consists of
• Written test
Assessment center
Chiefs points
Seniority points
Military points
Tim suggested that the Beard should make the final determination on the nurrhber of
credit hours or If a Bachelor's degree Is necessary for the promotional pmcess-
Tim explained that the previous Commission thought that the Rachelors degree was
required. They allowed candidates to test without a codes, but the candidate must
achieve the Bachelor's degree prior to appolnhnent to be promotnd_
Cmmr. Marshall made the motion, seconded by Cmmr Shannon that a decision on this
once be tabled until the February 31° meeting, with an anticipated definitive answorit
that time. Motion carried 3-0.
Chair Coal asked Ttin to gather information showing the. rumher of credit hours
that each individual being considered for taking the testing process possesses_
Cmmr Shannon requested prior minutes dealing with discussion on the testing process.