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Chiefs to be appointed. civil service removal urged
Safety Director Melvin Shipley told the Charter Review Commission that police and fire chiefs should be taken from civil service and appointed by the mayor and council. He argued this would improve selection, incentivize younger officers, and ensure best-qualified leaders, though others oppose the change. The dialogue followed news of Chief Hilson’s pending retirement and McGuckin’s upcoming pension eligibility.
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Civil Service
Safety and Services
Melvin Shipley
Charter Review Commission
Shipley
Commission
William Conway
Fire
Lawrence C. Hilson
Donald A Henry Landall
George Sisson
Elmer McGuckin
McGuckin
Wayne Goodsite
Richard Cunningham
Safety Committee of Council