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What is the purpose of Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code?
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?
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?
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?
What is the population requirement for a municipality to be covered by Chapter 143?
What is the key characteristic of personnel targeted by Chapter 143?
What is the key characteristic of personnel targeted by Chapter 143?
What validated the election to adopt Chapter 143 and subsequent acts for some municipalities?
What validated the election to adopt Chapter 143 and subsequent acts for some municipalities?
How many members does the Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission consist of?
How many members does the Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission consist of?
What is the consequence for the chief executive if they fail to appoint the initial members of the commission within the specified period?
What is the consequence for the chief executive if they fail to appoint the initial members of the commission within the specified period?
What is the term length for each member of the commission?
What is the term length for each member of the commission?
Who has the authority to remove a commission member if they are guilty of misconduct in office?
Who has the authority to remove a commission member if they are guilty of misconduct in office?
In case of an indictment or charge involving moral turpitude, what happens to a commission member?
In case of an indictment or charge involving moral turpitude, what happens to a commission member?
What is the punishment for a municipal official who knowingly or intentionally refuses to implement this chapter?
What is the punishment for a municipal official who knowingly or intentionally refuses to implement this chapter?
Who has the authority to elect a chairman and a vice-chairman for the commission?
Who has the authority to elect a chairman and a vice-chairman for the commission?
What is the population threshold for which subsections (c-1) and (c-2) do not apply?
What is the population threshold for which subsections (c-1) and (c-2) do not apply?
Who is responsible for providing adequate and suitable office space to the commission in which to conduct business?
Who is responsible for providing adequate and suitable office space to the commission in which to conduct business?
What is the penalty for a municipal official who knowingly or intentionally refuses to implement this chapter or attempts to obstruct its enforcement?
What is the penalty for a municipal official who knowingly or intentionally refuses to implement this chapter or attempts to obstruct its enforcement?
Who has the authority to appoint a substitute commission member during a period of suspension?
Who has the authority to appoint a substitute commission member during a period of suspension?
Who has the authority to adopt rules necessary for the proper conduct of commission business?
Who has the authority to adopt rules necessary for the proper conduct of commission business?
What is the basis for determining the population under Subsection (a)(1)?
What is the basis for determining the population under Subsection (a)(1)?
According to Subsection (c), how does a change in population affect the application of this chapter to a municipality?
According to Subsection (c), how does a change in population affect the application of this chapter to a municipality?
What does 'commission' refer to in this chapter?
What does 'commission' refer to in this chapter?
According to the definitions in this chapter, who does 'director' refer to?
According to the definitions in this chapter, who does 'director' refer to?
Under the definition of 'fire fighter', who is not included?
Under the definition of 'fire fighter', who is not included?
According to the definition of 'police officer', who is included?
According to the definition of 'police officer', who is included?
What triggers a municipality to hold an election to adopt or repeal this chapter?
What triggers a municipality to hold an election to adopt or repeal this chapter?
What is printed on the ballot when an election is held to adopt or repeal this chapter?
What is printed on the ballot when an election is held to adopt or repeal this chapter?
When can a subsequent election to adopt or repeal this chapter be held?
When can a subsequent election to adopt or repeal this chapter be held?
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?
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?
What is the status of fire fighters and police officers if a municipality adopts this chapter?
What is the status of fire fighters and police officers if a municipality adopts this chapter?
Who is responsible for adopting rules that prescribe cause for removal or suspension of a fire fighter or police officer?
Who is responsible for adopting rules that prescribe cause for removal or suspension of a fire fighter or police officer?
When is a rule considered to be adopted and sufficiently published by the commission?
When is a rule considered to be adopted and sufficiently published by the commission?
How are the rules and lists published by the commission made available?
How are the rules and lists published by the commission made available?
What action is required for a rule to be valid and binding on the commission?
What action is required for a rule to be valid and binding on the commission?
Who may conduct investigations and inspections relating to the enforcement and effect of the chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter?
Who may conduct investigations and inspections relating to the enforcement and effect of the chapter and any rules adopted under this chapter?
What may the commission or commission member do during an investigation?
What may the commission or commission member do during an investigation?
What force and effect does an oath administered or a subpoena issued under this section have?
What force and effect does an oath administered or a subpoena issued under this section have?
What offense does a person commit if they fail to respond to a subpoena issued under this section?
What offense does a person commit if they fail to respond to a subpoena issued under this section?
What is required for a fire fighter or police officer to appeal to the commission from an action?
What is required for a fire fighter or police officer to appeal to the commission from an action?
Who is entitled to be represented by counsel or a person of their choice in each commission proceeding involving an adjudicatory function?
Who is entitled to be represented by counsel or a person of their choice in each commission proceeding involving an adjudicatory function?
What requirement must be met by a municipality with a population addition of 1.5 million or more in relation to appeals?
What requirement must be met by a municipality with a population addition of 1.5 million or more in relation to appeals?
What do concurring commission members need to do for each decision issued by the commission?
What do concurring commission members need to do for each decision issued by the commission?
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)?
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)?
When does the civil service status of an employee, as described in Subsection (b), become effective?
When does the civil service status of an employee, as described in Subsection (b), become effective?
In what circumstances may a fire department employee who has civil service status under Subsection (b) be promoted?
In what circumstances may a fire department employee who has civil service status under Subsection (b) be promoted?
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?
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?
Under what conditions does Section 143.0051 not apply to a fire department employee employed by a municipality?
Under what conditions does Section 143.0051 not apply to a fire department employee employed by a municipality?
What is required for a previously non-classified fire department employee to have the status of a civil service employee under Subsection (b)?
What is required for a previously non-classified fire department employee to have the status of a civil service employee under Subsection (b)?
What does Subsection (e) forbid a fire department employee with civil service status under Subsection (b) from doing?
What does Subsection (e) forbid a fire department employee with civil service status under Subsection (b) from doing?
Under what conditions does Section 143.0052 apply to a municipality?
Under what conditions does Section 143.0052 apply to a municipality?
