04/28/76 CSC MinutesGOLDEN VALLEY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
0 April 28, 1976
Commission Members Present
Pierre Meyer
John Mitchell
Gordon Sandbaken
Others Present
Di rector Crawford
Asst. Director Pavlock
Roxie Kiefer ., i ; c -
Closed meeting called to order at 7:25 p.m. by Chairperson Meyer.
It was noted that Roger Johnson has been appointed to the public safety
officer position.
Chairperson Meyer announced that the council wanted to meet with members
of the Commission to establish and maintain better communications in
problem solving. This open meeting with the Civil Service Commission is
scheduled for August 24, 1976 at 8:30 p.m.
• Sergeant's Testing
Assistant Director Pavlock presented a report from Personnel Decisions on
their testing proposal.
1. Written Test - The PDI has been validated and it seems
to provide a proper measure of the areas involved.
It was agreed that the test "PDI - Police Career Index"
would be administered by the Commission.
2. In -Basket - The in -basket sequence that was used several
years ago was reviewed. Meyer, Crawford and Pavlock will
rework the test to correct some inequities and to alter
the subject matter as appropriate.
3• Group Discussion - It was discussed and agreed that certain
subjects would be selected by the Commission for use in the
group discussion. This information will not be revealed until
the day the group discussions take place. Emphasis was also
placed on group makeup, etc.
4. Ratings - It was discussed and agreed that the rating form
and guide chart would be reviewed and improved and clarified
as deemed necessary. A Commission member and Director
Crawford and Asst. Director Pavlock will complete this task.
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5. Weighting - It was agreed that the following weighting
will be used for total measurement:
Supervisor Rating 15%
Peer Rating 5%
Written Exams 30%
In -Basket 25%
Group Discussion 25%
100%
6. Calendar - Based upon an April 30 application form dead-
line, the following schedule will be followed for the
sergeant's testing:
1. Optional Applicant Orientation - May 13, 7-8 p.m.
2. Written Examination - the days of May 17 thru
May 22 to be scheduled by the Director.
3. In -Basket - May 17, 7-9 p
4. Group Discussion - May 24, 7-9"p.m.
5. Peer Rating - the days of May 24 thru May 29
to be scheduled by the Director
6. Supervisor Rating - the days of May 24 thru
May 29.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
cc: Pierre Meyer
John Mitchell
Director Crawford (2)
City Manager (2)
Gordon 0. Sandbaken
Secretary