HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2345A Resolution °~ ~ ~~
URGING THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
FIREFIGHTERS' AND POLICE OFFICERS'
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TO CONSIDER
REVISIONS TO THE COMMISSION'S LOCAL
CIVIL SERVICE RULES
WHEREAS the purpose of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government
Code is to secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable
personnel who are free from political influence and who have permanent
employment tenure as public servants and
WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth Firefighters' and Police Officers' Civil
Service Commission held an investigation on July 25 and 26 and August 1 and 2,
1997 pursuant to Section 143 009 of the Texas Local Government Code and
WHEREAS the Commission investigated certain allegations made by
officers of the Fort Worth Police Department to determine if there were violations
of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code or the local rules adopted
by the Commission; and
WHEREAS the Commission completed its investigation and issued a
report concluding that there had been no violations of Chapter 143 or the local
rules adopted by the Commission, but the Commission was troubled by
deviations from standard or typical police department procedures that left the
appearance of favoritism or preferential treatment in the processing of an
application for employment; and
WHEREAS the Commission's report concluded that the Commission
should examine the local civil service rules and consider whether to adopt more
detailed rules to provide more consistent treatment of police officer applicants
and to reduce the amount of discretion currently in the system,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS.
1 That the City Council hereby supports the Commission's decision to examine
the local civil service rules
2 That the City Council encourages the Commission in a manner consistent
with the City Charter and with the Commission s powers under Chapter 143 of
the Local Government Code to consider whether it is appropriate for the
Commission to adopt detailed rules to provide more consistent treatment of
police officer applicants in the future.
Adopted this ~.L~day of October 1997
CITY OF FORT WORTH