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CivilServiceBoard | 2018-04-04 | 8 | City of Alameda Page 8 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting April 4, 2018 examination is over. Vice President Malloy asked if there should be a number of days given to applicants who were disqualified so they have a timeline on when to respond. HR Analyst Netto stated that those who are disqualified at the minimum or best qualification review receives a generic notice that they have not been selected to move forward. The notice does not specifically state that the applicant did not meet minimum qualifications. Vice President Malloy asks how the applicants know that they can appeal the decision that they are not moving forward since the notice does not state that they do not meet the qualifications. HR Director Bronstein responds that the letter leaves it open for applicants to call. Vice President Malloy suggest perhaps send two different notices, one for those not moving forward due to the strength of the applicants, and another for those being disqualified, which then allows applicants to appeal the decision. HR Analyst Netto added that by offering a window of time for appeals, it may delay the exam process. HR Director Bronstein believes there may be a compromise by adding language to the notices. Article VI Section 4 - HR Director Bronstein explained that items listed under (f) through (i) were crossed out and moved into a different section due to changes in laws where these examination components cannot be completed until after the contingent job offer has been made. President Batchelor asked for clarification if item (d) is similar to the practical exam such as an agilities test that has been crossed out in item (f). HR Analyst Romeo answered that this item is a performance exam such as a writing test and not testing for physical ability. HR Director Bronstein said language can be added describing a practical exam component. It was agreed to keep item (f) listed in this section. Article VI Section 8 - Vice President Malloy stated the second sentence is general regarding results are "given". It was suggested to revise to results are "provided to the candidate" and that the appeal must be filed seven (7) days from the date of the document. Article VII Section I - Member Brandt wanted clarification on what a "regular" employee means listed in item (e). It was agreed to return to this section after discussing how to define the term "regular". Article VII Section II - Member Brandt mentioned that there is the term "permanent employee" used verses "regular employee". It was agreed there will be consistency once it is agreed which term to use and define under the definitions section. Vice President Malloy suggested changing the word "belonged" at the end of the first sentence. It was agreed it will be reviewed and updated. HR Director Bronstein addressed Member Nolan's question regarding how candidates are notified before and after departmental interviews. She described that candidates are notified of their standing on the eligible list and the Civil Service Rules have been updated to reflect that candidates are notified within two (2) weeks. The notice to the candidate states that the department may or may not contact them for the next step. Those who did not pass the exam receive a notice stating that their score was not high | CivilServiceBoard/2018-04-04.pdf |