Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and phrases,
wherever used in these rules and regulations, shall be construed to
have the meanings indicated herein:
CERTIFICATION
The submission to the appointing authority of names taken
from the eligible list.
CHAIRMAN
The Chairman of the Civil Service Commission of the Borough
of Canonsburg.
COMMISSION
The Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Canonsburg.
ELIGIBLE
A person whose name is recorded on a current eligible list
or furlough list.
ELIGIBLE LIST
The lists of names of persons who passed all examinations
for a particular position in the Police Department.
FURLOUGH LIST
The list of persons who were laid off from positions in the
Police Department because of a reduction in the number of officers
in the Police Department.
PROBATIONER
An officer in the Police Department who has been appointed
from any eligible list but who has not yet completed his work test
period.
REDUCTION IN RANK
A change to a different position or rank which results in
a decrease in salary; provided, however, that a decrease in salary
without a change to a different position or rank shall not constitute
a reduction in rank.
REMOVAL
The permanent separation of a police officer from the Police
Department.
SECRETARY
The Secretary of the Civil Service Commission of the Borough
of Canonsburg.
SUSPENSION
The temporary separation of a member of the Police Department
from his position.