Common use of Challenges to the Written Exam Clause in Contracts

Challenges to the Written Exam. Challenges or appeals concerning correct answers on the written examination shall be the exclusive jurisdiction of the Fire and Police Commission. Decisions by the Commission shall be final and are not subject to appeal through the grievance procedure contained in the collective bargaining agreement. The Commission’s authority in such appeals shall be limited to affirming or invalidating any challenged or appealed question(s). If the Commission invalidates a question(s), no candidate shall receive credit for correctly answering the invalidated question(s). The total number of points possible on the written exam shall be reduced by the number of questions invalidated by the board. Challenges or appeals must be filed within 30 days of the date of the exam by the designated bargaining unit representative. Individuals may not make challenges or appeals concerning correct answers on the written examination directly to the Fire and Police Commission. The bargaining unit’s choice of representation before the board shall not be restricted.

Challenges to the Written Exam. Challenges or appeals concerning correct answers on the written examination ex- amination shall be the exclusive jurisdiction of the Fire and Police Commission. Decisions by the Commission shall be final and are not subject to appeal through the grievance procedure contained in the collective bargaining bargain- ing agreement. The Commission’s authority in such appeals shall be limited to affirming or invalidating any challenged or appealed question(s). If the Commission invalidates a question(s), no candidate shall receive credit for correctly cor- rectly answering the invalidated question(s). The total number of points possible on the written exam shall be reduced by the number of questions invalidated by the board. Challenges or appeals must be filed within 30 days of the date of the exam by the designated bargaining unit representative. Individuals may not make challenges chal- lenges or appeals concerning correct answers on the written examination directly to the Fire and Police CommissionCom- mission. The bargaining unit’s choice of representation before be- fore the board shall not be restricted.