A. 
At the completion of the examination requirements set forth in §§ 27-27, 27-28 and 27-29, the physical agility test, the written examination and the oral examination, the Commission shall rank all passing candidates on the eligibility list. The applicants having received the highest score shall be at the top of their respective lists, with all other candidates being listed in descending order of their scores. Applicants who qualify for veteran's preference points, as outlined in § 27-30, shall have those 10 points added to their final score prior to being ranked on the eligibility list.
B. 
In the case of tied scores, the tie will be broken by giving preference to the applicant who received the highest score on the written test. In the event the qualifying applicant received identical scores, the order of listing shall be determined by the order in which they were numbered for recording purposes.
C. 
Any individual appearing on the eligibility list is subject to a background investigation, and no one will be certified in accordance with § 27-33 of these rules and regulations until they have successfully completed a background investigation and received a written recommendation that the applicant is appropriate for consideration in accordance with § 27-33 of these rules and regulations.
The eligibility list for full-time police officers will be valid for a period of one year from the date the Commission formally adopts the eligibility list. Prior to expiration of the one-year period, the Commission may extend the validity of the eligibility list for up to an additional 12 months by a majority vote of the Commission at a duly authorized Commission meeting. In the absence of a lawful extension by the Commission, the list shall expire.
A. 
The Commission shall request the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee to conduct a background investigation on the top-scoring eligible applicants, as determined by the Civil Service Commission, prior to inclusion on the "certified list of three" of those eligible as set forth in § 27-34 of these rules and regulations.
B. 
The background investigation must be consistent for each applicant and shall meet, at a minimum, all the specific requirements of the MPOETC, as required by law. The applicant may be interviewed directly when the information collected requires clarification or further explanation. The Chief of Police or Chief's designee may use his/her own discretion in the expansion or contracting of these items and time frames.
C. 
After the background investigation is completed, the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee shall make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether the applicant is appropriate for consideration for appointment as a police officer for the Borough of Sewickley.
D. 
The recommendation by the Chief of Police or the Chief's designee shall be based on the criteria set forth in § 27-24 of these rules and regulations and on any other relevant information developed during the background investigation. This report to the Commission shall be in writing and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and must not include any physical history information on a candidate. If the recommendation is to disqualify, then a detailed written explanation of the reasons for disqualification must be included. The Commission shall then make a final determination on whether additional information is required or if the information collected and reported warrants acceptance or rejection of the candidate.
E. 
Within 30 days after the Commission considers the recommendation based on the background investigation, each applicant shall be notified as to whether they have passed or failed this portion of the examination process.