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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 ensure fire and police departments have political influence
- To increase political influence in fire and police departments
- To create temporary employment tenure for public servants
- To secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable personnel free from political influence (correct)
Which municipality falls under the jurisdiction of Chapter 143?
Which municipality falls under the jurisdiction of Chapter 143?
- One that has a population of 10,000 or more, a paid fire department or police department, and has adopted this chapter or the law codified by this chapter (correct)
- One with a population of less than 10,000
- One with a population validated by the law enacted by House Bill 822
- One with a volunteer fire department
Who administers Chapter 143 in accordance with its purpose?
Who administers Chapter 143 in accordance with its purpose?
- State legislators
- Elected officials of the municipality
- Judges in the municipality
- Members of the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission (correct)
How is the population of a municipality determined under Chapter 143?
How is the population of a municipality determined under Chapter 143?
What kind of personnel is Chapter 143 aiming for in fire and police departments?
What kind of personnel is Chapter 143 aiming for in fire and police departments?
Under what conditions were the acts subsequent to the election of Chapter 143 validated?
Under what conditions were the acts subsequent to the election of Chapter 143 validated?
According to the passage, if a municipality's population changes and it no longer meets the population requirement, what happens to the application of this chapter?
According to the passage, if a municipality's population changes and it no longer meets the population requirement, what happens to the application of this chapter?
What is the role of the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission according to the passage?
What is the role of the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission according to the passage?
Which of the following positions is NOT considered a 'fire fighter' according to the definition provided?
Which of the following positions is NOT considered a 'fire fighter' according to the definition provided?
What is the role of the director according to the passage?
What is the role of the director according to the passage?
According to the passage, who can be considered a 'police officer'?
According to the passage, who can be considered a 'police officer'?
How can a municipality adopt or repeal this chapter according to the passage?
How can a municipality adopt or repeal this chapter according to the passage?
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Purpose and Scope
- The purpose of this chapter is to secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable personnel who are free from political influence and have permanent employment tenure as public servants.
- The chapter applies to municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more that have a paid fire department or police department and have voted to adopt this chapter.
Municipalities Covered
- A municipality with a population of 10,000 or more that has a paid fire department or police department can adopt this chapter.
- The population is determined by the most recent federal decennial census or the annual population estimate provided by the state demographer.
- If a municipality adopts this chapter and its population changes, the application of this chapter is not affected.
Definitions
- The "Commission" refers to the Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission.
- A "department head" is the chief or head of a fire or police department or their equivalent.
- A "director" is the director of fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
- A "fire fighter" is a member of a fire department who was appointed in substantial compliance with this chapter or is entitled to civil service status.
- A "police officer" is a member of a police department or other peace officer who was appointed in substantial compliance with this chapter or is entitled to civil service status.
Election to Adopt or Repeal Chapter
- A municipality can hold an election to adopt or repeal this chapter.
- The election can be initiated by a petition signed by at least 10 percent of qualified voters of the municipality.
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