Firefighter and Police Officer Fitness Determination Provisions

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What is the primary purpose of this section of the law?

To outline the process for appointing a medical review board

To determine the physical and mental fitness of fire fighters and police officers (correct)

To establish a population threshold for municipalities subject to this law

To specify who is responsible for the cost of medical examinations

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the medical review process outlined in this section?

The commission must appoint a physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist to examine the fire fighter or police officer

The commission must appoint a three-member board to evaluate the conflicting medical reports (correct)

The fire fighter or police officer must pay for the cost of the medical examination

The fire fighter or police officer must submit a report from their personal physician

What is the population threshold for municipalities that are subject to this section of the law?

1.5 million or more (correct)

This section applies to all municipalities, regardless of population

2 million or more

1 million or more

Who is responsible for the cost of the medical examination conducted by the commission-appointed physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist?

The fire fighter or police officer Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the three-member board appointed by the commission?

To review the medical reports and make a final determination on the fire fighter or police officer's fitness for duty Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the process outlined in this section and the typical process for determining a fire fighter or police officer's fitness for duty?

The ability for the commission, department head, or fire fighter/police officer to question the initial medical report Signup and view all the answers

What must a personnel file of a fire fighter or police officer contain according to the text?

Letters from the department about misconduct leading to disciplinary action. Signup and view all the answers

When must a letter of negative impact be notified to the affected fire fighter or police officer?

Within 30 days of inclusion. Signup and view all the answers

What action should a fire fighter or police officer take if they receive a negative notation in their personnel file?

File a written response within 30 days. Signup and view all the answers

Who may request a copy of any letter, memorandum, or document placed in a fire fighter's or police officer's personnel file?

The fire fighter or police officer. Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances may a department release information contained in a fire fighter's or police officer's personnel file?

As required by law only. Signup and view all the answers

What is a condition for releasing a photograph depicting a police officer?

The officer is involved in disciplinary proceedings. Signup and view all the answers

What must the commission develop proper procedures and rules for?

Semiannual efficiency reports Signup and view all the answers

What can a fire fighter or police officer do within 10 calendar days of receiving their efficiency report?

Make a statement in writing concerning the report Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions can the commission recommend additional rules for the temporary employment of persons older than 36 years as fire fighters?

If there is an emergency due to inability to recruit qualified fire fighters under age 36 Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the temporary fire fighters employed under Section 143.083?

Must be dismissed before a permanent civil service employee may be dismissed Signup and view all the answers

What rights and privileges does a fire fighter employed continuously as a temporary employee since 1969 have?

Full status of a civil service employee with all rights and privileges granted by Section 143.005 Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a municipality vacates or abolishes a fire or police department position without filing charges against the officer?

The officer is placed on a position reinstatement list in order of seniority Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a fire fighter or police officer who is dismissed without any charges being filed against them?

They are placed on a reinstatement list in order of seniority. Signup and view all the answers

What political activities are fire fighters and police officers prohibited from engaging in?

Actively soliciting votes for a candidate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a fire fighter or police officer engaging in a strike against their employing governmental agency?

They are automatically released and discharged from the department. Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition may a fire fighter or police officer receive pay or compensation after being discharged from the department?

There is no circumstance under which they can receive pay after discharge. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an offense under Section 143.088 regarding unlawful resignation or retirement?

Giving money in exchange for another person's resignation from their civil service position. Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of the director or their designee regarding personnel files of fire fighters and police officers?

Keep a personnel file for each fire fighter and police officer. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if the commission fails to hold a hearing on a fire fighter's or police officer's subpoena request?

The fire fighter's or police officer's appeal is sustained. Signup and view all the answers

Who has the burden of proof in a hearing relating to the appeal of an action affecting a fire fighter or police officer?

The department head Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if the director sends the department head's original written statement to the hearing examiner?

Sending the original statement is not allowed. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the testimony of character or reputation witnesses is repetitious or unduly prolongs the hearing?

They may be limited by the hearing examiner or commission. Signup and view all the answers

When must the commission render a decision in writing for an appeal relating to an indefinite suspension?

Within 60 days Signup and view all the answers

What type of employees are entitled to applicable pay for time required to be present at a hearing?

Subpoenaed municipal employees Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for a fire fighter or police officer to file an appeal with the commission after an action has occurred?

Within 15 days after the date the action occurred Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for the commission to render a decision in writing after receiving a notice of appeal?

Within 60 days after receiving the notice of appeal Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the commission does not render a decision in writing within 60 days after receiving the notice of appeal?

The commission must sustain the fire fighter's or police officer's appeal Signup and view all the answers

How many days before the appeal hearing must the commission notify the fire fighter or police officer of the hearing date?

15 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for a fire fighter or police officer to request a hearing relating to the reasons for their subpoena request?

Within 3 days after receiving the commission's written refusal to subpoena materials Signup and view all the answers

If the commission sustains the fire fighter's or police officer's subpoena request at the hearing, what must the commission do?

Reschedule the appeal hearing to the commission's next regularly scheduled meeting and give 15 days notice Signup and view all the answers