Res 120-2015 12/1/2015
Resolution No. 120-2015
Resolution approving an agreement under the Meet and Confer
process to alter the Recruiting and Hiring Process for the Wichita
Falls Police Department
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Police Department wishes to fill Police Department
vacancies with quality applicants in the most expeditious manner possible; and,
WHEREAS, under the State Civil Service Statute, the Civil Service Director
cannot administer an entry-level examination until the current eligibility list expires or is
exhausted and only one eligibility list can be in effect at one time; and ,
WHEREAS, a Meet and Confer Agreement between the City and the Wichita
Falls Police Officers’ Association allows the Civil Service Director to administer multiple
entry-level examinati ons and create eligibility list for each examination ; and,
WHEREAS, for public safety, the Wichita Falls Police Officers’ Association
wishes to have vacancies filled as quickly as possible; and,
WHEREAS, the Wichita Falls Police Association conducted a s ecret ballot
election in which the majority of the Police Officers favored ratifying the Meet and
Confer Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
1. The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, approves the attached
Meet and Confer Agreement between the City and the Wichita Falls Police Officers’
Association.
2. The new Agreement will go into effect immediately and will remain in effect for
three (3) years or unless and until either the City or the Association wishes to terminate
the agreement in writing upon 60 days’ notice.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 1st day of December, 2015.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk