Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words and phrases, wherever used in these Rules and Regulations, shall be construed to have the meaning indicated herein:
An individual who applies in writing to the Civil Service Commission in response to a legally advertised notice of vacancy and/or examination for any position in the Manheim Borough Police Department.
An individual who applies in writing to the Civil Service Commission in response to a legally advertised notice of vacancy and/or examination for any position in the Manheim Borough Police Department that has completed training under Pennsylvania Act 120 with satisfactory test scores.
This term is synonymous and interchangeable with the Council of the Borough of Manheim, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, which is the duly elected governing body of the Borough and possesses the legal authority to exercise executive control over the appointment, suspension, promotion, and discipline of an employee covered by these Rules and Regulations.
The Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association, Inc.
The Borough of Manheim, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
8 Pa.C.S.A., Part I, as a continuation of the Act of February 1, 1966 (1965 P.L. 1656, No. 581).
The Council of the Borough of Manheim, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is synonymous with "Appointing Authority."
The Secretary of the Borough of Manheim, Pennsylvania.
The Civil Service's act of developing and submitting the names of qualified applicants in order of ranking, taken from the eligibility list to the Appointing Authority (Manheim Borough Council).
The Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Manheim, Pennsylvania.
The Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Manheim, Pennsylvania.
An individual duly appointed by the Council of the Borough of Manheim to serve as a member of the Civil Service Commission.
The list of persons who have satisfied the minimum requirements and qualifications for a particular position in the police department covered by these Rules and Regulations and who have passed the written, oral, and physical agility examinations.
A person whose name is recorded on a current eligibility list or furlough list.
Any test or investigation administered by the Commission or its designee to assess an applicant's merit and fitness for an initial or promotional appointment, covered by these Rules and Regulations.
A list of persons temporarily laid off from positions in the Police Department because of a reduction in the number of officers.
A written description of a position containing the job title, a general statement of duties and responsibilities, essential job functions, and/or examples of the typical duties performed, and minimum qualification requirement(s).
Any examination, procedure, inquiry, or test designed to obtain information about medical history or physical or mental condition that might disqualify the applicant if it would prevent the applicant from performing, with or without a reasonable accommodation, all of the essential functions of the position.
The Council of the Borough of Manheim, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
A period of time where the Borough directs a police officer not to perform their regular duties or regularly report for work, with continuing regular base pay and benefits, for any reason.
Shall have the meaning given in 1 Pa.C.S.A. § 1991 (relation to definitions).
The Manheim Borough Police Department.
Any Act 120 certified police officer sworn and employed by the Manheim Borough Police Department who has been appointed or promoted under these Rules and Regulations regardless of rank.
The period of time prescribed under these Rules and Regulations during which the elected and appointed official of the Borough through its officer, employees, or agents assess whether a police officer's conduct and fitness in a Civil Service position has been satisfactory and during which time the appointment or promotion remains temporary and not protected by these Rules and Regulations.
A police officer in the Police Department who has been appointed from an eligibility list but who has not yet completed their probationary period.
Any examination, procedure, inquiry, or test designed to obtain information about medical history or psychological condition that 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 from a mental or psychological perspective.
An individual, in collaboration with or under the supervision or direction of a physician, as may be required by law, who is licensed (1) as a physician assistant pursuant to the Act of December 20, 1985, known as the "Medical Practice Act of 1985," or the Act of October 5, 1978, known as the "Osteopathic Medical Practice Act"; or (2) as a certified registered nurse practitioner pursuant to the Act of May 22, 1951, known as "The Professional Nursing Law."
A change in status from one civil service rank to a lower civil service rank covered by these Rules and Regulations, where the police officer fulfilled all of the requirements for both service ranks. However, a decrease in salary without a change to a different position or rank shall not necessarily constitute a reduction in rank, nor does this term include discontinuance of a duty assignment or temporary assignment of rank made outside the scope of these Rules and Regulations.
The permanent removal of a police officer from the Police Department.
The Secretary of the Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Manheim.
The temporary removal of a member of the Police Department from their position.