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JANUARY 15, 1973
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RESOLUTION NO. 4'7 2 1
RESOLUTION REQUESTING STATE LEGISLATURE
TO ENACT LEGISLATION AMENDING PROBATIONARY
PERIOD REQUIREMENTS FOR POLICE AND FIRE
CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the probationary period for Police and Fire Civil
Service appointments and promotions is currently limited to six
months by Minnesota Statutes 419.07 and 420, and
WHEREAS, the proper training and evaluation of police and
fire personnel in appointments and promotional positions is
complex and dependent upon factors available only through
extensive exposure to the position, and
WHEREAS, the current six-month limitation is inadequate
in many cases for a fair and reasonable evaluation, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park that the City wishes to have its legislators work
diligently for the amendment of Minnesota Statutes 419.07
and 420 to allow cities to set or extend probationary periods
for Police and Fire promotions and for Fire appointments.
Adopted by the City Council Januar ,15, 1973.
Mayor
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y Clerk
Reviewed for administration: Approved as to form and legality:
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