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City of New Brighton Police Civil Service Commission Commission Meeting Minutes 20 April 2009 Attending: Commissioner Mann, Commissioner Ketola, Commissioner Kerns, Assistant to the City Manager Johnson, Director Jacobson Roll Call/Call to Order: At 5:01 pm on April20th, 2009, the Police Civil Service Commission meeting was called to order by the Chair, Commissioner Mann. All Commissioners were present. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Kerns motioned and was seconded by Commissioner Mann to accept and approve the minutes from the previous meeting of May 27, 2008. The motion was approved unanimously. Review of Civil Service Rules Director Jacobson reviewed the Civil Service Rules and Regulations for the Commissioners to include the scope of employees covered by the rules (all licensed officers with the exception of the Director and Deputy Directors). They also discussed the duties of the Commission in hiring and disciplinary matters and their use for appeals of discipline for Veterans. Commissioner Ketola asked about our experience with deployment of police officers in military operations. Assistant to the City Manager Johnson described the process and procedures used in the deployment of Officer Hyland. Old Business None New Business Director Jacobson discussed the application for two police officer positions via the pending COPS grants. Dependent upon the results, the Commissioners may be asked to assemble to review a hiring process. The Commissioners were also advised that we may have an opportunity to hire police officer candidates from our Police Reserves via the Exceptional Hiring Process. Adjournment: Commissioner Kerns seconded by Commissioner Ketola motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:23 pm. The motion passed unanimously.