Qualifying tests to fill vacancies in higher positions in the Police Department shall be competitive examinations which shall be open only to members of the permanent Police Department who have served in the immediate lower position or rank. Any and all qualifying criteria and/or promotional policies shall be consistent with all collective bargaining agreements applicable to the Johnston Police Department which may be in effect.[1]
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Note: See Article 4, Section 1, IBPO Local 307 Contract.