[Amended 8-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-04]
A. 
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:
APPLICANT
Any individual who is applying for a position on the Bristol Township Police Department by the rules outlined in these regulations.
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
The Township Manager for the Township of Bristol or its equivalent pursuant to the First Class Township Code or the Home Rule Charter and Optional Plans Law.[1]
CANDIDATE
Any individual who is a member of the Township of Bristol Police Department and is seeking promotion in accordance with these rules and regulations.
CERTIFICATION
The submission to the appointing authority of the Township of Bristol.
CHAIRPERSON
The Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission of the Township of Bristol.
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.
EXAMINATION
A series of tests given to candidates to determine their qualifications for a particular position in the Police Department.
FURLOUGH LIST
A list of persons who are laid off from positions in the Police Department because of a reduction in the number of officers in the Police Department.
POLICE OFFICER
For purposes of these rules and regulations, an entry level sworn full-time position in the Police Department, having met and satisfied all requirements of Act 120.
PROBATIONER
An officer in the Police Department who has been appointed from any eligible list, but who has not 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 Township of Bristol.
SUSPENSION
The temporary separation of a member of the Police Department from his position, with or without pay.
[1]
Editor’s Note: See 53 P.S. § 55101 et seq.
B. 
Gender. The words “he,” “his,” “him,” and “men,” when used in these rules and regulations represent both the masculine and feminine gender.