Pennsylvania § 1946 - Probationary period.
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§ 1946. Probationary period.
(a) Duration.--An original appointment to a position in the police force or as a paid firefighter shall be for a probationary period of not less than six months and not more than one year, except that during the probationary period an appointee may be dismissed only for a cause as provided in section 1943 (relating to rejection of applicant and hearing) or because of incapacity for duty due to the use of alcohol or drugs.
(b) Conduct or fitness.--If, at the close of a probationary period, the conduct or fitness of the probationer has not been satisfactory to the board of commissioners, the probationer shall be notified in writing that the probationer will not receive a permanent appointment and the appointment shall cease. If the probationer is not notified or dismissed in accordance with this section, the probationer's retention shall be equivalent to a permanent appointment.
(c) Decision.--The decision of a township to suspend or discharge a probationer shall be final and shall not be subject to the hearing provisions under section 1951 (relating to hearings on dismissals and demotions). The decision of a township to suspend or discharge a probationer shall be rendered in accordance with 65 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 (relating to open meetings).
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1946 cover?
Section 1946 ("Probationary period.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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