Res 005-2017 1/17/2017Resolution No. _05-2017_
Resolution approving a Meet and Confer Agreement to modify Section
143.028(a) of the Texas Local Government Code (Municipal Civil
Service) and modifying Section 143.028 of the City of Wichita Falls’
Firefighters and Police Officers’ Civil Service Rules relating to the
Promotional Eligibility of Firefighters
WHEREAS, the Fire Fighters’ Association, City staff and City Administration met
under the Meet and Confer process on January 5, 2017; and,
WHEREAS, one of the topics discussed under Meet and Confer was the Fire
Association’s request to modify Section 143.028(a) of the Texas Local Government Code
(Municipal Civil Service) and Section 143.028 of the City of Wichita Falls’ Firefighters
and Police Officers’ Civil Service Rules rela ting to the Promotional Eligibility of
Firefighters, to provide that a fire fighter would not be eligible for promotion to the
position of Fire Equipment Operator unless he/she has served in the rank of Fire Fighter
for at least five years at any time before the date the promotional examination is held;
and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of such modification is to ensure there is sufficient
experience gained by said fire fighters before they move up the ranks, and thus provide
an extra level of safety to the Department and the community.
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 Fire Fighters’ Association.
2. This agreement is not applicable to those personnel classified as Fire Fighters
as of the date this Agreement is ratified by the City Council.
3. The agreement will continue in effect unless and until either party takes
affirmative action to terminate same as specified in the agreement.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 17th day of January, 2017.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk