[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township
of Upper Chichester 3-12-1992 by Ord. No. 508 (Ch. 1, Part 3A, of the
1987 Code of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Scope. These rules and regulations shall govern and regulate all
appointments, promotions, reductions in rank, suspensions, removals
and other disciplinary actions in regard to full- or part-time sworn
police officers in the Township of Upper Chichester excluding the
Chief of Police.[1]
B.
BOARD
CHAIRMAN
CHIEF OF POLICE
COMMISSION
ELIGIBLE LIST OR REGISTER
EXAMINATION
FURLOUGH
POLICE FORCE
POLICE OFFICER
Definitions. The following words, when used in these rules and regulations,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
The Board of Commissioners of Upper Chichester Township.
The chief executive officer in charge of the Civil Service
Commission of Upper Chichester Township.
The chief executive officer of the Township of Upper Chichester
Police Department.
Shall refer to the members of the Civil Service Commission
unless otherwise specified.
The list of persons who have qualified through examination
and are eligible for appointment to the classified service. The list
shall be arranged in the order of the relative percentages of such
persons from higher to lower.
The group of tests given to candidates to determine their
qualifications for a position in the regular full- or part-time police
service.
The temporary separation of an employee from the classified
police civil service because of reduction in personnel, resulting
in the placement of the furloughed employee's name on a re-employment
list.
As defined in Section 650 of the First Class Township
Code from time to time.[2]
An employee sworn as a full or regular part time member of
the police force who devote their normal working hours to police duties.
Wherever the term "he," "his," "him" or "himself" is used, the same
shall include the female gender. The term "police officer" when used
herein shall include full and regular part-time members of the police
force.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 55650.
C.
Appointment; vacancies.
(1)
There is hereby created in Upper Chichester Township, where a police
force is maintained, a Civil Service Commission, hereinafter referred
to as the "Commission." The Commission shall consist of three Commissioners
who shall be qualified electors of the Township and shall be appointed
by the Township Commissioners initially to serve for the terms of
two, four and six years, and as terms thereafter expire shall be appointed
for terms of six years.
(2)
Any vacancy occurring in any Commission for any reason whatsoever
shall be filled for the unexpired term within the period of 30 days
after such vacancy occurs, by a majority of the Board of Commissioners.
(3)
Each member of the Commission, before entering upon the discharge
of the duties of his office, shall take an oath or affirmation to
support the Constitution of the United States and the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, and to perform his official duties with fidelity.
D.
Offices incompatible with Police Civil Service Commissioner. No Commissioner
shall at the same time hold an elective or appointed office under
the United States government, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or
any political subdivision of the commonwealth, except that one member
of the Commission may be a member of the Board of Township Commissioners.
E.
Organization of Commission; quorum. The Commission first appointed
shall organize within 10 days of its appointment and shall elect one
of its members as the Chairman and one as the secretary. The Commission
shall thereafter meet and organize on the first Monday of each even-numbered
year. Each Commissioner shall be notified in writing of each and every
meeting. Two members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum,
and no action of the Commission shall be valid unless it shall have
the concurrence of at least two members.
F.
Clerks and supplies. The Township shall furnish to the Commission,
on its requisition, such clerical assistance as may be necessary for
the work of the Commission. The Township shall provide a suitable
and convenient room for the use of the Commission. The Commission
shall order from the Township the necessary stationery, postage, printing
or supplies, and the elected and appointed officials of Upper Chichester
Township shall aid the Commission in all proper ways, in carrying
out the provisions of these rules and regulations.
G.
Rules and regulations. The Commission shall have power to prescribe,
amend and enforce rules and regulations for carrying into effect these
provisions and shall be governed thereby. Before any such rules and
regulations are in force, the same shall first be approved by the
Township Commissioners by a resolution adopted in accordance with
the First Class Township Code.[3] When such rules and regulations have been so approved
they shall not be annulled, amended or added to without the approval
of the Township Commissioners. All rules and regulations and modifications
thereof shall be printed for public distribution at the expense of
the Township.
[3]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 55101 et seq.
H.
Minutes and records. The Commission shall keep minutes of its proceedings
and records of examinations and other official actions. All recommendations
of applicants for appointment received by the Commission shall be
kept and preserved for a period of five years and all such records
and all written causes of removal filed with the Commission shall
be subject to reasonable regulation and open to public inspection.
The Commission's intent will be to protect all individuals concerned
as provided for in accordance with recent court decisions on inspecting
civil service records.
I.
Investigations. The Commission shall have power to make investigations
concerning all matters touching the administration and enforcement
of the civil service provisions of this article and rules and regulations
adopted thereunder. The Chairman of the Commission is hereby given
power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas.
J.
Subpoenas.
(1)
The Commission shall have power to issue subpoenas over the signature
of the Chairman to require the attendance of witnesses and the production
of records and papers pertaining to any investigation or inquiry.
The fees of such witnesses for attendance and travel shall be the
same as for witnesses appearing in the courts and shall be paid from
appropriations for the incidental expenses of the Commission.
(2)
All officers in public service and Township employees shall attend
and testify when required to do so by the Commission.
(3)
If any person shall refuse or neglect to obey any subpoena issued
by the Commission, he shall, upon conviction thereof in a summary
proceeding, be sentenced to pay a fine not to exceed $100, and in
default of the payment of such fine and costs shall be imprisoned
not to exceed 30 days.
(4)
If any person shall refuse or neglect to obey any subpoena issued
by the Commission, it may apply by petition to the Court of Common
Pleas of the county for its subpoena requiring the attendance of such
persons before the Commission or the Court, there to testify and to
produce any records and papers necessary, and in default thereof shall
be held in contempt of Court.
K.
Annual report. The Commission shall make an annual report to the
Township Commissioners containing a brief summary of its work during
the year, which shall be available for public inspection.
L.
Salaries of Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service Commissioners
of the Township will receive no compensation.
M.
Communications and requests. Communications and requests to the Commission
shall be made in writing, and their substance and the action of the
Commission thereon shall be noted in the minutes.
N.
Contents of minutes. The secretary of the Commission shall record
in the minutes the time and place of each meeting of the Commission
and the names of the members present; all proceedings and official
acts of the Commission, including records of examinations; the votes
given by members except when the action is unanimous and, when requested,
a Commission member's dissent with his reasons; and shall cause
the minutes to be written up forthwith and presented for approval
or amendment at the next regular meeting. The minutes, or a true copy
thereof, certified by the Commission, or by a majority thereof, shall
be open with other records of the Commission as provided by law.
O.
Duties of secretary. All recommendations of applicants for appointment
received by the Commission shall be kept and preserved for a period
of five years, and all such records and all written causes of removal
filed with the Commission shall be subject to reasonable regulation
and open to public inspection. The secretary of the Commission shall,
subject to supervisory action of the Chairman:
(1)
Keep records of the proceedings of the Commission and have charge
of the books, records, papers, and other property;
(2)
Notify the Commission when examinations are necessary and the dates
when they will be held;
(3)
Cause examinations to be prepared; certify to the Commission the
eligibility of applicants for examinations, based upon their written
applications and the admissibility of applicants when they appear
for examination; direct the work of proctors or other subordinate
to him and take care to secure accuracy and uniformity and justice
in all proceedings; report the results of examinations to the Commission;
(4)
Certify eligibles to the appointing authority;
(5)
Prepare for submission to the Commission, and, subsequently to the
Board of Township Commissioners, reports covering the work of the
Commission;
(6)
Audit all bills for expenses before certifying them to the Township
secretary for payment;
(7)
Delegate routine tasks to and supervise the work of clerical assistants
furnished to the Commission; and
(8)
Generally carry on the correspondence and other designated secretarial
work of the Commission.
P.
Regular meetings. Meetings of the Commission shall be held as necessary
except that the Commission shall meet and organize on the first Monday
of each even-numbered year. Each Commissioner shall be notified in
writing of each and every meeting and such notice shall be published
as required by law. Two members of the Commission shall constitute
a quorum, and no action of the Commission shall be valid unless it
shall have the concurrence of at least two members. Such meetings
shall be open at the discretion of the Commission.
A.
Appointments to be based on competitive examinations. Each full-
or part-time appointment to the police force shall be made only according
to qualifications and fitness, to be ascertained by competitive examinations.
Said examinations shall be given at such time or times, and from time
to time, as the Commission shall determine.
B.
Public notice of examinations. Public notice of the time and place
of a written examination, together with information as to the kind
of position to be filled, shall be given by publication once in a
newspaper of general circulation in the Township of Upper Chichester
and once in a publication of wide circulation at least two weeks prior
to such examination, and a copy of the notice shall be prominently
posted in the office of the Commission or other public place, in accordance
with the First Class Township Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 55101 et seq.
C.
Application for examination.
(1)
Each person desiring to apply for an examination shall file with
the Commission an application on the form in which the applicant shall
state, or require information under oath or affirmation:
(a)
Full name and present residence address.
(b)
Citizenship and place and date of birth.
(c)
Condition of health and physical capacity for public service.
(d)
Business or employment and residence for past five years.
(e)
Educational record, including special training or experience.
(f)
Military service record.
(g)
Shall submit to fingerprinting by Township Police.
(h)
Shall submit to physical examination by Commission-appointed
doctor at the applicant's expense.
(i)
Such other information as the Commission may require.
(2)
Each such applicant shall agree in writing that, if appointed to
a position on the police force, he will attend and successfully complete,
at Township expense, any course of training required by the Chief
of Police or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
D.
Qualifications of applicants. Applicants for positions on the police
force must meet the following qualifications:
(1)
Citizenship. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States
of America.
(2)
Age. The applicant must be at least 21 years of age at the date of
the filing of the application.
[Amended 6-1-2004 by Ord. No. 610]
(4)
Character. The applicant must be of good moral character.
(5)
At the date of the application, the applicant must possess a valid
current operator's license unrestricted except in the case where
the candidate's license has been restricted for the need to wear
glasses and/or requiring a side-view mirror.
[Amended 6-1-2004 by Ord. No. 610]
(6)
The applicant must maintain this license during his tenure as a police
officer.
E.
Rejection of applications; hearing.
(1)
The Commission will refuse to examine or, if examined, will refuse
after examination to certify as eligible any applicant who is found
to lack any of the minimum qualifications for examination prescribed
above or who:
(a)
Is physically disabled and unfit for the performance of the
duties of the position to which he seeks employment.
(b)
Is addicted to the habitual use of intoxicating liquors or drugs.
(c)
Has committed any crime which is a felony or a crime involving
mural turpitude or has engaged in infamous or notorious, disgraceful
conduct. It shall not be a defense that such applicant has not been
convicted but has entered into a program for rehabilitation short
of conviction.
(d)
Has been dismissed from public service for delinquency or misconduct
in office.
(e)
Is affiliated with any group whose policies or activities are
subversive to the form of government set forth in the Constitution
and laws of the United States and Pennsylvania.
(2)
If any applicant is aggrieved by the action of the Commission in
refusing to examine him or to certify him as eligible after examination,
the Commission shall, at the written request of such person and within
10 days following receipt of such written request, appoint a time
and place where the applicant may appear personally and by counsel,
whereupon the Commission shall review its refusal to make such examination
or certification and shall take such testimony as may be offered.
The decision of the Commission shall be final.
F.
Examination elements. The examination for the position of police
officer shall consist of the following parts:
Step
|
Element
|
Passing Score
|
Weighting
| |
---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
Physical agility test
|
Completion of all exercises
|
Pass/Fail
| |
2
|
Written examination
|
70%
|
50%
| |
3
|
Oral examination
|
70%
|
50%
| |
4
|
Background investigation
|
—
|
Pass/Fail
| |
5
|
Medical investigation
|
—
|
Pass/Fail
| |
6
|
Psychological examination
|
—
|
Pass/Fail
| |
7
|
Any other test required by the Commission (e.g., drug, polygraph,
etc.)
|
—
|
Pass/Fail
|
NOTES:
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*
|
A minimum score of 70% must be achieved to be considered for
further testing. The number of the top written test scores for each
available position that will be eligible for further testing will
be announced prior to the beginning of the term.
|
G.
Nature of the physical agility examination. The physical agility
examination for appointment to the police force shall be practical
in character and shall relate to such matters as will fairly test
the applicant's physical ability to discharge the duties of a
police officer.[2]
H.
Written examination.[3]
(1)
Nature of the examination. The written examination for appointment
to the police force shall be practical in character and shall relate
to such matters and include such inquiries as will fairly test the
merit and fitness of the persons examined to discharge the duties
of the employment sought by them.
(2)
Identity of applicants. The identity of each candidate taking the
written examination for appointment to the police force shall be concealed
until after the Commission has determined the written test score.
I.
Oral examination. Applicants for appointment to the police force having passed the written test as specified in Subsection H of this section are then eligible for oral examination and must pass, to the satisfaction of the Commission, an oral examination conducted under its direction for grading applicants on the personal qualities which are job related to the position of police officer, including, but not limited to, honesty, alertness, appearance, physique, personality, judgement, sensitivity, ability to communicate, lack of bias and general bearing.
J.
Administering examinations. The Commission may designate the Department
of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Consulting Services
Division, or any other recognized examining agency to act as examiner
for the written examinations. The Commission shall reserve the right
to accept or reject for cause, in whole or in part, the recommendations
of the appointed examining agency. The oral examination and the evaluation
of any applicant shall be the sole responsibility of the Commission;
provided, however, that the Commission may designate, from time to
time, such persons qualified in oral examining procedures and techniques.
K.
Background investigation. A background investigation of the character
and reputation of such applicant as requested by the Commission shall
be made by the Police Department or its agent and may include current
reports and reports of investigations from recognized agencies. The
applicant's character and reputation must be sufficient for him
to merit appointment as a police officer. A written report on such
background investigation shall be submitted to the Commission.
L.
Medical examination. All applicants shall undergo a physical examination
which shall be conducted under the supervision of a doctor of medicine
appointed by the Commission. They must be in good health, both mentally
and physically. Minimum requirements: eye vision acuity 20/50 or better
in both eyes corrected to 20/20, normal red-green color vision; weight
commensurate with height; height sufficient to perform all police
functions. This examination to be complete requiring heart, cardiovascular,
orthopedic, blood, urine or any other test or examination to ensure
that applicant is qualified physically for appointment as a police
officer in compliance with Section 637 of the First Class Township
Code.[4] The Commission may determine pass/fail on information
received from the medical profession reports.
[4]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 55637.
M.
Psychological testing. Prior to appointment, an applicant must undergo
psychological testing by a certified psychologist and preferably a
psychologist skilled in testing police officers and police applicants.
Successful completion of this test is prerequisite to appointment
as a police officer.
N.
Eligible list.
(1)
The Commission shall post in its office the eligible list containing
the names and grade of those who have been certified as eligible,
which list shall be effective only until new examinations are held,
but not to exceed a period of two years from the date of acceptance
of such list by the Board of Commissioners.
(2)
Requests in writing for removal from any eligibility list for any
reason will be considered permanent and irrevocable for the entire
length of the affected eligibility list.
O.
Veteran preferences. Veterans' preferences shall be administered
in accordance with Pennsylvania law.
A.
Certification. The Board shall notify the Commission of any vacancy in the police force which shall be filled by appointment and shall request certification of a list of eligibles. The Commission shall certify from the eligible list, for each vacancy which is to be filled, the names of three persons thereon who have received the highest grade. In the case of more than one vacancy, the Commission shall certify the same number of names as positions to be filled plus two additional names. (Example: If five positions are to be filled, certify seven names with the understanding that if only four positions are filled only the top six can be used, etc.) As each vacancy is filled, only the top three available names are to be considered. The Commission shall then submit the certified eligibility list to the Board who shall thereupon, with sole reference to the merits and fitness of the candidates, make an appointment from the three names certified, unless the Board makes objections to the Commission as to one or more of the persons so certified for any of the reasons stated in § 18-2E of these rules and regulations. Should the Commission sustain such objections, it shall thereupon strike the name of such person or persons from the eligible list and certify the next highest name for each name stricken off. If an appointment is made from the names certified, the names of the applicants not appointed shall, unless stricken off for cause, be returned to the eligible list.
B.
Probationary period. All original appointments to any position in
the police of the Township shall be for a probationary period of one
year. The Chief of the respective department shall investigate the
adjustment, performance, and general acceptability of each probationer
under his supervision to determine whether such probationer is fully
qualified for permanent appointment. The Chief shall make a report
on the performance and conduct of each probationer at the end of each
quarter of the probationary period, and a final report to the next
regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners immediately preceding
the end of the probationary period recommending action on the probationary
office. If his conduct or fitness has not been satisfactory to the
Board, the probationer shall be notified in writing by the Township
Board of Commissioners that he will not receive a permanent appointment,
and, thereupon, his appointment shall cease.
C.
Provisional appointments. Whenever there are urgent reasons for filling
of a vacancy in any position in the police force and there are no
names on the eligible list for such appointment, the Board may nominate
a person to the Commission for a noncompetitive examination; and if
such nominee shall be certified by the Commission as qualified after
such noncompetitive examination, he may be appointed provisionally
to fill such vacancy. It shall thereupon become duty of the Commission
to hold a competitive examination within three weeks and to certify
a list of eligibles, and a regular appointment shall then be made
from the name or names submitted by the Commission; provided, however,
that nothing herein contained shall prevent the appointment without
examination of persons hired temporarily as police officers in cases
of riot or other emergency.
D.
Reappointment. All former employees of the police force who leave
the force for any reason, except those furloughed pursuant to the
provisions of law and these rules and regulations, shall be required
to make application and submit to the same examinations and procedures
and meet the same minimum requirements as are required of those applying
for original appointments.
A.
General provisions. Promotions shall be based on merits to be ascertained
by examinations to be prescribed by the Commission. All questions
relative to promotions shall be practical in character and such as
will fairly test the merit and fitness of persons seeking promotion.
All changes from a lower to a higher position or rank shall be considered
as promotions, but lateral moves to an equivalent position shall not
be considered a promotion. The Board shall have the power to determine
in each instance whether an increase in salary shall constitute a
promotion. Unless otherwise determined by the Board:
C.
Higher promotions. Promotions to positions or ranks above that of
patrolman, except to the position of Chief of Police, shall be restricted
to members of the Police Department as hereinafter specified as to
experience requirements; except that when fewer than two members of
the Department have had the required experience in such specified
position or grade, the requirements may be waived.
(1)
Experience requirements shall be as follows:
Promotions to
|
Qualifications
| |
---|---|---|
Chief
|
As determined by Board
| |
Lieutenant
|
8 years' prior full-time service with this Department
| |
Sergeant
|
5 years' prior full-time service with this Department
| |
Corporal
|
2 years' prior full-time service with this Department
|
(2)
For all other promotions or for such positions requiring special
scientific, professional, technical, clerical or mechanical skills,
the Commission shall specify qualifications for such positions.
D.
Promotion procedure.
(1)
Promotions shall be based on merits to be ascertained by examinations
and tests to be prescribed by the Commission. The Board shall notify
the Commission of any vacancy in the police force above the position
of patrolman which the Board elects to fill and shall request certification
of a list of eligibles.
(2)
To establish an eligibility list, the Commission shall notify all
eligible members of the police of the time and place of examinations
for promotion, shall examine all applicants and shall establish a
list of eligibles from which certification for promotion may be made
as above provided. Such notice of examination shall be given by letter,
sent by certified mail, to each eligible member of the force at his
address on file with the Department.
(3)
Promotional examination elements. Examination for promotion shall
consist of the following parts:
Step
|
Element
|
Passing Score
|
Weighting
| |
---|---|---|---|---|
1
|
Written examination
|
70%
|
50%
| |
2
|
Oral examination to include documented job performance ratings
(i.e., productivity, attendance, dependability, loyalty, etc.)
|
70%
|
50%
|
(4)
The Commission shall thereupon certify to the Board for promotion
from the eligible list, for each vacancy which is to be so filled,
the names of the three persons thereon who have received the highest
score. If there are not three names on the eligible list, the Commission
shall certify the names or name remaining on the list. The Commission
shall post publicly the eligible list containing the names and scores
of those who have been certified as eligible, which list shall be
effective only until new examinations are held, but not to exceed
two years.
(5)
The Board, with sole reference to the merits and fitness of the candidates,
shall make a promotion from the names or name certified. When a promotion
is made from the names certified, the names of the eligibles not promoted,
unless stricken off for cause, shall be returned to the eligible list;
provided, however, that no name shall be certified more than three
times without re-examination.
E.
Probationary period for higher promotion. All promotional appointments
to any position in the Police Department of the Township shall be
for a probationary period of one year. The Chief of the Department
shall investigate the adjustment, performance, and general acceptability
of each probationer under his supervision to determine whether such
probationer is fully qualified for permanent appointment. The Chief
shall make a report on the performance and conduct of each probationer
at the end of each quarter of the probationary period, and a final
report to the next regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners immediately
preceding the end of the probationary period. If his conduct or fitness
has not been satisfactory to the Board, the probationer shall be notified
in writing by the Board that he will not receive a permanent appointment,
and, thereupon, his appointment shall cease.
A.
Board to have certain powers. The Board shall have the power to determine
in each instance whether a decrease in salary shall constitute a reduction
in rank. Unless otherwise determined by the Board, no decrease in
salary without reduction in rank shall constitute a reduction. All
suspensions, removals and reductions in rank shall be made only in
accordance with this article.
B.
Restrictions. Persons employed in the Police Department of the Township
shall not be suspended, removed or reduced in rank for religious,
racial or political reasons.
C.
Reasons for suspension, removal or reduction in rank. No person employed
in the Police Department of the Township shall be suspended, removed
or reduced in rank except for the following reasons:
(1)
Physical or mental disability affecting his ability to continue in
service, evidenced by the certificate to that effect of a medical
doctor designated by the Commission, in which case the person shall
receive an honorable discharge from service.
(2)
Neglect or violation of any official duty.
(3)
Violation of any law of the commonwealth of federal statues which
provides that such violation constitutes a misdemeanor or felony.
(4)
Inefficiency, neglect, intemperance, disobedience of orders or conduct
unbecoming an officer.
(5)
Intoxication while on duty.
(6)
Engaging or participating in the conducting of any political or election
campaign otherwise than to exercise his own right to suffrage.
D.
Written charges: right to answer. Any charges made against any member
of the Police Department by the Board or by the Chief of the respective
department shall be made in writing, and copies thereof shall be furnished
to such member and to the Secretary of the Commission within five
days after the same are filed. The member shall have 10 days from
the receipt of a copy of such charges within which to make written
answer to such charges. The answer shall admit or deny the charges
and state whether or not the member demands a hearing by the Commission.
The original answer shall be filed with the Secretary of the Commission,
and copies shall be furnished to the Chief of the Department, Commission
Counsel and the Township Solicitor.[2]
E.
Hearings.
(1)
If the person sought to be suspended, removed or reduced in rank
shall demand a hearing by the Commission, the Commission shall grant
such person a hearing, which shall be held on a date and at a place
to be fixed by the Commission.
(2)
Such hearing may be continued by the Commission for cause and may
be adjourned or continued by it. At any such hearing both the Board
and the person against whom the charges are made shall at all times
have the right to be present in person and by counsel.
(3)
The Board, or the Chief of the respective Department when the Board
is not in session, may suspend such person without pay pending the
determination of the charges against him; but in the event that the
Commission fails to uphold the charges, then the person sought to
be suspended, removed or demoted shall be reinstated with full pay
for the period which he was suspended, and no charges shall be officially
recorded against his record.
(4)
A stenographic of all testimony taken at such hearings shall be filed
with and preserved by the Commission, which record shall be sealed
and not available for public inspection in the event the charges are
dismissed.
F.
Appeals. In the event that the Commission sustains the charges and
orders the suspension, removal or reduction in rank, the person so
suspended, removed or reduced in rank shall have immediate right of
appeal to the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County, such appeal
to be taken by petition to said Court within 60 days from the date
of entry by the Commission of its final order.
G.
Reduction in force.
(1)
If for reasons of economy or other reasons it shall be deemed necessary
by the Board to reduce the number of paid employees of the Police
Department, then said Board shall designate the number of paid employees
to be reduced.
(2)
Such reduction shall be accomplished with the applicable provisions
of the law governing reductions in the Police Department in effect
at the time of such reduction.
A.
Political or religious opinions. No question in any form of application
for examination or in any examination shall be so framed as to elicit
information concerning the political or religious opinions of any
applicant; nor shall inquiry be made concerning such opinion or affiliations,
and all disclosures thereof shall be discounted.
B.
Discrimination prohibited. No discrimination shall be exercised,
threatened or promised by any person against or in favor of any applicant
or employee because of political or religious opinions or affiliations
or race, and no offer or promise of reward, favor or benefit, directly
or indirectly, shall be made to or received by any person for any
act done or duty omitted to be done under these rules and regulations.
A.
Provisions continued. These rules and regulations shall continue
in force and shall not be annulled, amended or added to without the
approval thereof by the Township Board of Commissioners by resolution
duly adopted as aforesaid.
B.
When effective. These rules and regulations shall become effective
upon their approval by the Township Board of Commissioners.
Provisions continued. The Chief shall cause to be published
in the Township document system, or similar publication, such general
orders, duties and responsibilities, rules of conduct, code of discipline
and any other policies and procedures necessary for the administration
of the Department.