What's happening
This bill allows Philip Fagan to be appointed as a full-time police officer in Highland Falls despite usual civil service rules.
Why it matters
Overrides standard civil service hiring rules. by allowing the Village of Highland Falls to make a full-time police appointment outside the usual competitive exam process, potentially setting a precedent for other local exceptions.
Recognizes prior experience and status. Philip Fagan’s previous permanent appointment in another village (Harriman) is treated as sufficient qualification for full-time status in Highland Falls, highlighting how prior service can influence local hiring.
Potentially impacts local staffing flexibility. By permitting this specific exception, the bill gives more discretion to the local police chief and government, which could affect how future personnel decisions are handled or challenged.
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Let Fagan Join Police
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History
- Referred to governmental employees
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Home rule request
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1397
- Referred to civil service and pensions
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Make Fagan Full-Time Officer
In Assembly Committee · Governmental Employees · Sponsor James Skoufis
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8591
IN SENATE
May 10, 2018
Introduced by Sen. LARKIN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Civil Service and Pensions
AN ACT to grant Philip Fagan eligibility for permanent appointment as a police officer with the police department of the village of Highland Falls, in the county of Orange
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Notwithstanding any provision of section 58 of the civil service law to the contrary, the village of Highland Falls, in the county of Orange is hereby authorized and directed, upon approval of the police chief of the village of Highland Falls, to reinstate Philip Fagan, a part-time police officer employed by the village of Highland Falls, who previously received a permanent appointment in the competitive class of civil service as a police officer with the police department of the village of Harriman, in the county of Orange, to a full-time competitive position as a police officer with the police department of the village of Highland Falls.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10625-04-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to grant Philip Fagan eligibility for permanent appointment as a police officer with the police department of the village of Highland Falls, in the county of Orange
Purpose
Grants Philip Fagan eligibility for permanent appointment as a police officer with the village of Highland Falls, in the county of Orange.
Summary of provisions
Authorizes the Village of Highland Falls, in Orange County, to reinstate part-time police officer Philip Fagan to a full-time position with the Village Police Department.
Justification
Officer Philip Fagan previously received a permanent appointment in the competitive class of civil service as a police officer with the police department of the Village of Harriman. Officer Fagan currently works as a part-time officer with the Village of Highland Falls and this legis- lation will allow the Village of Highland Falls, upon approval of the police chief, to appoint him to a full-time competitive position as a police officer with the Village's Police Department.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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