Pennsylvania § 1936 - Rules and regulations.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1936 — Rules and regulations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1936. Rules and regulations.
(a) Authority.--
(1) The civil service commission may prescribe, amend and enforce rules and regulations for effectuating this subchapter and shall be governed by the civil service commission's rules and regulations.
(2) The board of commissioners may not promulgate rules and regulations or amendments to rules and regulations for effectuating this subchapter. The board of commissioners may make suggestions regarding proposed rules and regulations or amendments to the rules and regulations to members of the civil service commission for their consideration.
(3) Notwithstanding whether the board of commissioners makes suggestions regarding proposed rules and regulations or amendments to the rules and regulations, rules and regulations or amendments shall be approved by the board of commissioners before the effective date of the rules and regulations or amendments. If the rules and regulations or amendments have been approved by the board of commissioners, the rules and regulations or amendments may not be abrogated, amended or added to without the approval of the board of commissioners.
(b) Minimum qualifications.--The rules and regulations of the civil service commission shall reflect any minimum qualifications for police officers and paid firefighters pertaining to age, educational background, years of experience and areas of desired special expertise or certifications adopted by resolution of the board of commissioners.
(c) Public availability.--Each rule and regulation or amendment to the rules and regulations shall be made available for public distribution or open to public inspection under the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law.
Cross References. Section 1936 is referred to in section 4101 of this title.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1936
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1936 cover?
Section 1936 ("Rules and regulations.") 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.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 1936?
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