Unless otherwise specifically stated, the following words and phrases,
wherever used in this article and the Civil Service Rules and Regulations,
shall be construed to have the meanings indicated herein:
APPLICANT
Any individual who applies in writing to the Board in response
to a legally advertised notice of vacancy and/or examination for any
position in the Police Department.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
An investigation of a police officer applicant conducted
after the eligibility list has been posted but prior to inclusion
on the "Certified List of Three."
BOARD
The Civil Service Board of the City of Monessen, Westmoreland
County, Pennsylvania.
BOARD MEMBER (ALTERNATE)
An individual appointed by the City Council to serve as an
"alternate" member of the Civil Service Board. A properly appointed
"alternate" Board member shall have all the same powers and duties
as a "primary" appointed Board member set forth in the Third Class
City Code.
BOARD MEMBER (PRIMARY)
An individual appointed by the City Council to serve as a
"primary" Board member of the Civil Service Board, with traditional
duties as set forth in the Third Class City Code and as outlined in
these Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
CHAIRPERSON
The Chairperson of the Civil Service Board of the City of
Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
CHIEF OF POLICE
A sworn police officer heading the Police Department who
is appointed outside the provisions of these Civil Service Rules and
Regulations and in compliance with Section 2001 of the Third Class
City Code.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
The City Administrator of the City of Monessen, Westmoreland
County, Pennsylvania.
CITY CLERK
The City Clerk of the City of Monessen, Westmoreland County,
Pennsylvania.
CITY COUNCIL
The City Council and appointing authority of the City of
Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
ELIGIBILITY LIST
The list of names of persons who have passed all tests and/or
examinations, except for the background investigation, physical and
psychological tests for a particular position in the Police Department,
unless otherwise indicated.
ELIGIBLE
A person whose name is recorded on a current eligibility
list or furlough list.
EXAMINATIONS
The series of tests and/or examinations given to candidates
to determine their qualifications for a position in the Police Department.
FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER
An entry-level, sworn, full-time position in the Police Department
other than a promotional position as described herein.
FURLOUGH LIST
The list containing the names of persons temporarily laid
off from positions in the Police Department because of a reduction
in the number of officers.
MAYOR
The elected position of Mayor for the City of Monessen, Westmoreland
County, Pennsylvania.
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Any examination, procedure, inquiry or test designed to obtain
information about medical history or a physical or mental condition
which might disqualify an applicant if it would prevent the applicant
from performing, with or without a reasonable accommodation, all of
the essential functions of the position.
PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER
A qualified police officer hired under the provisions of
these Civil Service Rules and Regulations and as defined in the City's
Collective Bargaining Agreement.
PHYSICIAN
Shall have the meaning given to it in 1 Pa.C.S.A. § 1991,
that relates to definitions.
POLICE OFFICER
Any sworn police officer in the City of Monessen Police Department.
PROBATIONER
An officer in the Police Department who has been appointed
from an eligibility list but who has not yet completed the work-test
period.
PROMOTION (RANKING POSITION)
A sworn police officer who has attained the ranking position
through a competitive process that is outlined in these Civil Service
Rules and Regulations.
QUALIFIED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
An individual, in collaboration with or under the supervision
or direction of a physician, as may be required by law, who is licensed:
as a physician assistant pursuant to the Act of December 20, 1985
(P.L. 457, No. 112), known as the "Medical Practice Act of 1985," or the Act of October 5, 1978 (P.L. 1109, No. 261), known
as the "Osteopathic Medical Practice Act"; or as a certified registered nurse practitioner pursuant
to the Act of May 22, 1951 (P.L. 317, No. 69), known as the "Professional
Nursing Law."
REDUCTION IN RANK
A change to a different position or rank where the officer
fulfilled all of the requirements of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations
for both the prior and current position or rank. However, a decrease
in salary without a change to a different position or rank shall not
necessarily constitute a reduction in rank.
REMOVAL
The permanent separation of an officer from the Police Department.
SECRETARY
The Secretary of the Civil Service Board of the City of Monessen,
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
SECRETARY (COMPENSATED)
A secretary, not a member of the Board, who shall be appointed
by the Board to assist the Board in various administrative duties
of the Board, who may be compensated for such work.
SUSPENSION
The temporary separation of any sworn officer in the City
of Monessen Police Department from their position for disciplinary
reasons.
VICE CHAIRPERSON
The Vice Chairperson of the Civil Service Board of the City
of Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.