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The head of the fire or police department may suspend a firefighter or police officer for a reasonable period not to exceed 15 calendar _________.
The head of the fire or police department may suspend a firefighter or police officer for a reasonable period not to exceed 15 calendar _________.
days
An indefinite suspension is equivalent to dismissal from the department and can last for an indefinite _________.
An indefinite suspension is equivalent to dismissal from the department and can last for an indefinite _________.
period
If the department head suspends a firefighter or police officer, a written statement with the reasons for the suspension must be filed within 120 _________.
If the department head suspends a firefighter or police officer, a written statement with the reasons for the suspension must be filed within 120 _________.
hours
Drinking intoxicants while on duty or intoxication while off duty are grounds for disciplinary action, which may include suspension for a specified _________.
Drinking intoxicants while on duty or intoxication while off duty are grounds for disciplinary action, which may include suspension for a specified _________.
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If they do not agree within five working ______ after the date they received the list, each party or the party's designee shall alternate striking a name from the list and the name remaining is the hearing examiner.
If they do not agree within five working ______ after the date they received the list, each party or the party's designee shall alternate striking a name from the list and the name remaining is the hearing examiner.
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If the hearing examiner cannot begin the hearing within 45 calendar ______ after the date of selection, the requester or police officer may, within two days after learning of that fact, call for the selection of a new hearing examiner using the procedure prescribed by Subsection (d).
If the hearing examiner cannot begin the hearing within 45 calendar ______ after the date of selection, the requester or police officer may, within two days after learning of that fact, call for the selection of a new hearing examiner using the procedure prescribed by Subsection (d).
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In an expedited procedure the hearing examiner shall render a decision on the appeal within 10 ______ after the date the hearing ended.
In an expedited procedure the hearing examiner shall render a decision on the appeal within 10 ______ after the date the hearing ended.
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The appeal hearing shall begin as soon as the hearing examiner can be scheduled. If the hearing examiner cannot begin the hearing within 45 calendar ______ after the date of selection, the requester or police officer may, within two days after learning of that fact, call for the selection of a new hearing examiner using the procedure prescribed by Subsection (d).
The appeal hearing shall begin as soon as the hearing examiner can be scheduled. If the hearing examiner cannot begin the hearing within 45 calendar ______ after the date of selection, the requester or police officer may, within two days after learning of that fact, call for the selection of a new hearing examiner using the procedure prescribed by Subsection (d).
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Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, in an expedited procedure the hearing examiner shall render a decision on the appeal within 10 ______ after the date the hearing ended.
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, in an expedited procedure the hearing examiner shall render a decision on the appeal within 10 ______ after the date the hearing ended.
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If they do not agree within five working ______ after the date they received the list, each party or the party's designee shall alternate striking a name from the list and the name remaining is the hearing examiner.
If they do not agree within five working ______ after the date they received the list, each party or the party's designee shall alternate striking a name from the list and the name remaining is the hearing examiner.
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If a firefighter had previously terminated the firefighter's employment with the department and is subsequently _____, the two-year service requirements do not apply.
If a firefighter had previously terminated the firefighter's employment with the department and is subsequently _____, the two-year service requirements do not apply.
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A police officer is not eligible for promotion to the rank of captain unless the person has at least four years' actual service in that police department, which is equivalent to ______ years.
A police officer is not eligible for promotion to the rank of captain unless the person has at least four years' actual service in that police department, which is equivalent to ______ years.
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If a person is recalled on active military duty for not more than 60 months, the two-year service requirements do not apply and the time spent on active military duty is considered as duty in the respective fire or police department for up to _____ months.
If a person is recalled on active military duty for not more than 60 months, the two-year service requirements do not apply and the time spent on active military duty is considered as duty in the respective fire or police department for up to _____ months.
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Before the 90th day before the date a promotional examination is held, the commission shall post a notice that lists the sources from which the examination questions will be taken. This notice must be provided at least _____ days in advance.
Before the 90th day before the date a promotional examination is held, the commission shall post a notice that lists the sources from which the examination questions will be taken. This notice must be provided at least _____ days in advance.
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If there are not enough firefighters in the next lower position with two years' service to take the examination, the commission may open the examination to persons in that position with less than two years' service. If there is still an insufficient number, the commission may open the examination to persons with at least two years' experience in the second lower position in salary for the position for which the examination is to be held. This includes individuals with less than two years' service and those with at least two years' experience in the second lower position, in salary, for a total of up to _____ years.
If there are not enough firefighters in the next lower position with two years' service to take the examination, the commission may open the examination to persons in that position with less than two years' service. If there is still an insufficient number, the commission may open the examination to persons with at least two years' experience in the second lower position in salary for the position for which the examination is to be held. This includes individuals with less than two years' service and those with at least two years' experience in the second lower position, in salary, for a total of up to _____ years.
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If a person is recalled on active military duty for not more than 60 months, the two-year service requirements do not apply and the person is entitled to have time spent on active military duty considered as duty in the respective fire or police department for up to _____ months.
If a person is recalled on active military duty for not more than 60 months, the two-year service requirements do not apply and the person is entitled to have time spent on active military duty considered as duty in the respective fire or police department for up to _____ months.
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