HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.E.2. Authorize the Hiring of One Police Officer-Matthew Edwards
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Memorandum
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Bob Forberg, Sergeant Cf
SUBJECT: Authorization to Hire One Police Officer - Matthew Edwards
DATE: August 12, 2004
INTRODUCTION:
The Police Department is requesting Council approval to hire, Matthew Edwards as a
probationary police officer.
BACKGROUND:
The Police Civil Service Commission conducted the necessary testing that created the
Police Officer eligible register. The following names are the top three candidates on the
eligible register established by the Police Civil Service Commission.
. Carl Bock
. Matthew Edwards
. William Dane
Minnesota State Statute Chapter 419 requires the Police Civil Service Commission to
submit the top three names listed on the eligible register to the Appointing Authority
(City Council), to fill any vacancy.
Staff recommends that Matthew Edwards be hired at Step 1 of the current police officer
labor contract.
BUDGET IMP ACT:
Funds exist in the Police Departments budget for this position.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Do not authorize the hire.
2. Authorize hire.
RECOMMENDATION:
Alternative #2. Staff recommends Council authorize the hiring Matthew Edwards as a
probationary police officer.
ACTION REQUESTED:
If the Council concurs, they should, by motion, authorize the hiring of probationary
police officers Matthew Edwards at Step 1 of the current labor contract, at a monthly rate
of $3,358.58, subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment medical and
psychological examinations..
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Cc: Marilyn Remer, Payroll/Benefits Coordinator
August 12,2004 2
Memo to Council
Hire Police Officer Matthew Edwards