Each person interested in applying for promotion shall file a signed letter of intent with the Secretary or Borough Manager. Letters of intention may be received at any time during normal business hours in the office of the Borough Manager. The receipt of such letter of intention shall be subject to the following conditions:
A. 
The letter shall be received on or before 4:30 p.m. of the deadline date set by the Commission.
B. 
Letters of intent shall become invalid for testing purposes when a current promotional eligibility list is certified for that position.
An investigation of the character and reputation of the applicant may be made by the Commission or its designee.
The Commission may refuse to examine for promotion any applicant who:
A. 
Does not possess the qualifications specified in § 30-44.
B. 
Is physically or mentally unfit to perform the full duties of the position to which he/she seeks promotion.
Any applicant who believes he/she is aggrieved by the action of the Commission in refusing to examine or to certify him/her as eligible after examination may request a hearing before the Commission. The applicant must make the written request within 10 calendar days of the date of the written notice of such action. The Commission shall, within 10 days following receipt of such written request, designate a time and place for the hearing where the applicant may appear in person and be represented by counsel. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the procedure set forth in the Local Agency Law, 2 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 101 et seq., whereupon the Commission shall review its refusal to make such examination or certification, shall take such testimony as may be offered and render a written decision. The decision of the Commission shall be final; however, the applicant has the right of appeal to the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County by filing such appeal within 30 days from the date of notice of entry by the Commission of its final decision.