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.
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.