Title
An Ordinance amending Section 23-18(b), (g)(1) and (i) of the Code of Ordinances providing that a psychological examination shall not be given until after a conditional offer is made. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Jackson]
Summary
Authorization to amend Section 23-18 of the Code of Ordinances to administer the psychological screening after a conditional offer is approved by Council. (L175-12) (Jackson/Mason)
This is a request to amend Section 23-18 of the Code of Ordinances to administer the psychological screening after a conditional offer is approved by Council.
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Body
{ Section 1 (f) (4)
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That Section 23-18(b), be and here is amended to read as follows:
(b) The examination for appointment to the fire academy shall be comprised of a two (2) phase process. Phase I shall consist of a written examination, a physical fitness test, and an oral examination. Phase II shall consist of a polygraph examination and a background investigation.
Section 2 - That Section 23-18(g)(1) be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
(g) Phase II shall consist of the following:
(1) The fire chief shall establish the maximum number of candidates from the testing procedure who will proceed to Phase II of the hiring process. Phase II shall consist of a polygraph examination and a background investigation.
Section 3 - That Section 23-18(i) be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
(i) After all requirements have been met, the chief shall forward his recommendation through the urban county government chain of command to the mayor with a recommendation for appointment. The mayor may accept or reject any recommendation m...
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