Page 5 - TPA Journal November December 2022

TEXAS POLICE ASSOCIATION
P. O. Box 4247
Austin, Texas 78765-4247
(512) 458-3140
www.TexasPoliceAssociation.com

POLICE AND FIRE CIVIL SERVICE SEMINAR

The Texas Police Association will conduct a seven (7) hour overview seminar on the "Police and
Fire Civil Service Act, Chapter 143, Local Government Code," at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown
Hotel and Conference Center in Georgetown, Texas on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

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This course will be an overview of this subject prior to the 88 Legislative Session that will begin
in January 2023. It has been especially designed for agency administrators, personnel officers,
legal staff, civil service directors, civil service commissioners, and others who may be involved in
employment and disciplinary proceedings.

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The seminar will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 .
Registration will open at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be “On Your Own” for all seminar
attendees. Coffee and soft drinks will be provided during the breaks.

Mr. John C. West, Jr., recently retired as the General Counsel, Office of the Inspector General,
Texas Board of Criminal Justice, will be the instructor. The matters discussed during the seven
(7) hours will be contained in a booklet and furnished to each registrant for future reference
purposes. This material will include:

1. An outline of the proper procedures to follow in carrying out the
provisions of the statute as it relates to municipal and county
employees;
2. The complete text of the statute, including all amendments from the
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87 Texas Legislature;
3. A review on the major change to 143.089 and peace officer hiring;
4. A review and interpretation of court decisions handed down
during the past two years;
5. Recent Attorney General Opinions regarding reappointment of
Commissioners will be discussed; and
6. Additional time will be devoted to the meet and confer provisions of the
law.