Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission Establishment
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What is the purpose of Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code?

  • To regulate the election process for municipal civil service commission members
  • To define the population limits for municipalities covered by this chapter
  • To secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable personnel free from political influence with permanent employment tenure (correct)
  • To establish a governing body for municipal civil services

    • Which municipalities are covered by Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code?

  • Municipalities without a paid fire or police department but with a population of 10,000 or more
  • Municipalities with a population of less than 10,000 and a volunteer fire department
  • Municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more, a paid fire or police department, and a vote to adopt this chapter (correct)
  • All municipalities regardless of size or type of fire or police department

    • Who is responsible for administering Chapter 143 in accordance with its purpose?

  • The Governor of the state
  • The State Legislature
  • Members of the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission (correct)
  • The Mayor of the municipality

    • What is the population requirement for a municipality to be covered by Chapter 143?

    <p>10,000 or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of personnel targeted by Chapter 143?

    <p>Capable and free from political influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What validated the election to adopt Chapter 143 and subsequent acts for some municipalities?

    <p>House Bill 822, Acts of the 73rd Legislature, Regular Session, 1993</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many members does the Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission consist of?

    <p>3 members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence for the chief executive if they fail to appoint the initial members of the commission within the specified period?

    <p>A monetary fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term length for each member of the commission?

    <p>Three-year term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to remove a commission member if they are guilty of misconduct in office?

    <p>The governing body of the municipality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In case of an indictment or charge involving moral turpitude, what happens to a commission member?

    <p>They are automatically suspended from office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the punishment for a municipal official who knowingly or intentionally refuses to implement this chapter?

    <p>$100 fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to elect a chairman and a vice-chairman for the commission?

    <p>The members of the commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the population threshold for which subsections (c-1) and (c-2) do not apply?

    <p>1.5 million or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for providing adequate and suitable office space to the commission in which to conduct business?

    <p>The governing body of the municipality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for a municipal official who knowingly or intentionally refuses to implement this chapter or attempts to obstruct its enforcement?

    <p>A monetary fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to appoint a substitute commission member during a period of suspension?

    <p>The governing body of the municipality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the authority to adopt rules necessary for the proper conduct of commission business?

    <p>The commission itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for determining the population under Subsection (a)(1)?

    <p>The federal decennial census</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Subsection (c), how does a change in population affect the application of this chapter to a municipality?

    <p>The application of this chapter is not affected by changes in the municipality's population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'commission' refer to in this chapter?

    <p>The Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the definitions in this chapter, who does 'director' refer to?

    <p>The director of fire fighters’ and police officers’ civil service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the definition of 'fire fighter', who is not included?

    <p>A secretary or clerk in the fire department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the definition of 'police officer', who is included?

    <p>An individual appointed in substantial compliance with this chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers a municipality to hold an election to adopt or repeal this chapter?

    <p>A petition signed by 10% of the number of voters in the most recent municipal election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is printed on the ballot when an election is held to adopt or repeal this chapter?

    <p>&quot;Vote for or against adoption police officers’ civil service law&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a subsequent election to adopt or repeal this chapter be held?

    <p>At least one year after the date the previous election was held</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a municipality with a population less than 950,000 operates under this chapter for at least one year and receives a petition to repeal this chapter?

    <p>If a majority of qualified voters vote to repeal, this chapter becomes void in that municipality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of fire fighters and police officers if a municipality adopts this chapter?

    <p>They are considered civil service employees and are not required to take a competitive examination to remain in their positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for adopting rules that prescribe cause for removal or suspension of a fire fighter or police officer?

    <p>The commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is a rule considered to be adopted and sufficiently published by the commission?

    <p>When the commission adopts it by majority vote and causes it to be written, typewritten, or printed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the rules and lists published by the commission made available?

    <p>On demand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is required for a rule to be valid and binding on the commission?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may conduct investigations and inspections relating to the enforcement and effect of the chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter?

    <p>The commission or a designated member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may the commission or commission member do during an investigation?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What force and effect does an oath administered or a subpoena issued under this section have?

    <p>It has the same force and effect as an oath administered by a magistrate in the magistrate’s judicial capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What offense does a person commit if they fail to respond to a subpoena issued under this section?

    <p>No offense is committed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a fire fighter or police officer to appeal to the commission from an action?

    <p>A request for a commission hearing along with basis for the appeal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is entitled to be represented by counsel or a person of their choice in each commission proceeding involving an adjudicatory function?

    <p>The affected fire fighter or police officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What requirement must be met by a municipality with a population addition of 1.5 million or more in relation to appeals?

    <p>They must comply with additional requirements prescribed by Section 143.1015</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do concurring commission members need to do for each decision issued by the commission?

    <p>Sign each decision issued by the commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of a previously non-classified fire department employee who serves in a position described by Section 143.003(4)(B), (D), (G), or (J) according to Subsection (b)?

    <p>They are not required to take a competitive examination to remain in their position if specific conditions are met.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the civil service status of an employee, as described in Subsection (b), become effective?

    <p>On the date that the ordinance amending the municipality’s classification system takes effect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances may a fire department employee who has civil service status under Subsection (b) be promoted?

    <p>By competitive examination and within the employee’s existing division.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence if a municipality adopts this chapter, and a fire department employee with civil service status under Subsection (b) leaves their position?

    <p>A person selected to fill the position must be chosen in accordance with competitive civil service procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions does Section 143.0051 not apply to a fire department employee employed by a municipality?

    <p>If the municipality has adopted Chapter 174 or to which Subchapter H or I applies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a previously non-classified fire department employee to have the status of a civil service employee under Subsection (b)?

    <p>They must be serving in that position on a specified date and have their position included by ordinance of fire department employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Subsection (e) forbid a fire department employee with civil service status under Subsection (b) from doing?

    <p>Supervise personnel assigned to or evaluate classified suppression or civil service emergency medical operations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions does Section 143.0052 apply to a municipality?

    <p>If it has a population of more than 220,000 but less than 275,000, is located in a county predominantly with another municipality of over one million population, and administers emergency medical services through its fire department.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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