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Merit system commission certifies candidate list for full-time street maintenance positions
Summary
The commission certified the written eligibility list for a full-time street maintenance worker and confirmed scoring rules, including that scores above 60 on the written test are passing. Members approved the certification on a roll call vote; one member was excused.
The merit system commission voted to certify the written eligibility list for a full-time street maintenance worker after members reviewed scoring and procedural rules.
The chair told the panel, “We have a list to certify” and said names would not be released prior to interviews, noting: “We have the interview to go, so we don't release any names as you said.” Members discussed how the test weight is calculated — the group uses a 50/50 weighting between written and other phases — and confirmed the commission treats anything above 60 on the written test as passing.
The commission discussed the scoring mechanics in more detail. One member explained the math of the weighting: if a candidate scored 100 on the written component, that component would count for 50 percent of the overall score; members confirmed that a 60 on the written is the minimum passing mark for that part. Commissioners said they were satisfied with the number of names on the certified list.
A motion to certify the list was made and seconded; the item passed on roll call. The commission recorded the meeting attendance and excused Mister Warner for the session. No financial or statutory authorities were cited during the discussion.
The commission did not release candidate names at this meeting and will proceed to interviews per the established process.
