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Board of Selectmen Minutes 4 January 4, 1999 OLD BUSINESS_ Request for Unpaid Leave of Absence• (continued) Motion made by Selectman Caffyn to approve the unpaid leave of absence of Cynthia Sturges,Community Development Administrator as requested. Motion seconded by Selectman Frye. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Policy for Recruitment Selection and Appointment of Police Officers: William C. Przybylek, Chief of Police and Marilyn Farren,Personnel Administrator were present to discuss the latest revision of the proposed new Police Officer Policy for Selection and Appointment with members of the Board of Selectmen and interested public. It was noted that Mrs. Mason also served on the sub-committee to develop the proposal for the Selectmen's review and consideration. Chief Przybylek discussed several key aspects of the policy that would establish procedures for the recruitment, evaluation and selection of candidates to the position of Police Officer in the Mashpee Police Department. The Town will strive to identify and employ the best candidates through its process informed Chief Przybylek. Subsequent to the initial qualifying written exam, incentives are provided to Mashpee residents and candidates who possess desirable qualifications in a weighed scoring system which is used in the initial evaluation of applicants. Chief Przybylek indicated that the current eligibility list shall be retained and evaluated. It was noted that a potential candidate is eligible to apply for a revised evaluation every six months. Discussion followed with respect to the weighed scoring system. It was noted that a full-time Mashpee resident would receive a maximum of 10 points. An additional five points are given to a Mashpee Special Police Officer, and three points are added to the score for successful completion of the MPD Cadet Program.