Common use of Promotional Points Clause in Contracts

Promotional Points. An eligibility list will be created based upon the scores of competing candidates which shall be made up of the following: (a) Written Examination - Each candidate will receive points on the written examination equal to the raw score points scored by the candidate on the exam. The written examination shall be a validated test obtained through EMPCO. (b) Seniority - Each candidate will be credited with one (1) point for each full year of service. For times less than a full year of service, each candidate shall be credited with 1/12 of a point for each month. There is no maximum credit for seniority. In the event of a tie in total aggregate scores, department seniority shall be the determining factor using March 1st as a calculation date. (c) Chief’s Evaluation Points - Each candidate will receive points up to a maximum of fifteen (15) awarded by the Chief of Police based upon the following criteria: (said points shall be given prior to administering the written examination).