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Talks underway about Changing Police and Fire Chief Hiring Processes for Lima
Tuesday, May 15, 2012    
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Several council members brought up the possibility of changing the policy- and allowing outside candidates to apply- instead of hiring and testing from within.

The Human Resources committee of Lima City Council entertained members of the civil service board on Monday night.

The topic of possibly changing the way the city hires police and fire chiefs was discussed.

Several council members brought up the possibility of changing the policy- and allowing outside candidates to apply- instead of hiring and testing from within.

Police Chief Kevin Martin disagreed with that.

Deputy Fire Chief Dave McDermitt was also on hand for the meeting- and agreed with Chief Martin.