Authorizes Joseph Fredrick to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be eligible for employment as a full-time police officer with the village of Allegany
Summary
This bill is a special, person-specific civil service measure for Joseph Fredrick, a part-time police officer employed by the Village of Allegany. It overrides the usual restrictions in section 58 of the Civil Service Law, and any other conflicting law, so that Fredrick may sit for the competitive civil service examination for police officer and, depending on his score, be placed on the eligible list for appointment as a full-time police officer with the village.
The bill does not create a broad change to police hiring rules statewide. Instead, it grants a narrow exception to allow one named individual to compete for a full-time police position despite the normal eligibility requirements. It also makes clear that Fredrick remains subject to the ordinary merit-and-fitness standards that apply to full-time police officers, and the act would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Impact
If enacted, the bill would amend the application of New York Civil Service Law section 58 for this single case by authorizing Joseph Fredrick to take the competitive police officer exam and be considered for the eligible list in Allegany. The practical effect is to permit the Village of Allegany to potentially appoint him as a full-time police officer even if he would otherwise be barred from competing under existing law. The bill affects only this individual and this municipality, rather than changing statewide civil service hiring standards for police officers generally.
Sentiment
The available record shows no committee transcript, vote tally, or recorded debate, so there is no documented public sentiment in the materials provided. Based on the bill text and caption, the measure appears routine and noncontroversial on its face, functioning as a private or special act to resolve an individual employment eligibility issue. Its placement on the Assembly Floor Calendar suggests it advanced procedurally, but the provided materials do not show whether members expressed support or opposition.
Contention
The main point of potential contention is the bill’s departure from ordinary civil service rules by creating a one-person exception. Supporters would likely view it as a fairness or workforce-retention measure for a current part-time officer seeking full-time status, while opponents could object that it bypasses uniform competitive hiring standards and sets a precedent for special treatment. Because the bill is narrowly tailored to a named individual and a single village, any debate would likely center on whether such individualized exemptions are appropriate under merit-based civil service principles.
Same As
Authorizes Joseph Fredrick to take the competitive civil service examination for the position of police officer and be placed on the eligible list for employment as a full-time police officer with the village of Allegany.