MPOETIC A+ QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST
EDITION
Terms in this set (168)
What is the purpose of Chapter 143 To secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable
regarding municipal civil service? personnel free from political influence and with permanent
employment tenure.
Who administers Chapter 143? The Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission.
What municipalities are covered by Municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more, a paid fire or
Chapter 143? police department, and that have voted to adopt this chapter.
How is population determined for By the most recent federal decennial census or the most recent annual
municipalities under Chapter 143? population estimate provided by the state demographer.
Does a municipality lose coverage No, the application of this chapter is not affected by changes in population.
under Chapter 143 if its population
decreases?
A board or office established by a municipality for oversight,
What is a 'civilian oversight board' as
monitoring, or investigations of fire fighters or police officers by
defined in Chapter 143?
non-fire fighters or non-police officers.
What does 'commission' refer to in The Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission.
Chapter 143?
Who is considered a 'department The chief or head of a fire or police department or their equivalent.
head' under Chapter 143?
A member of a fire department appointed in compliance with this
What is the definition of a 'fire
chapter, requiring substantial knowledge of fire fighting and
fighter' according to Chapter
certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
143?
Roles including fire suppression, prevention, training, safety education,
What roles does the term 'fire
maintenance, communications, medical emergency technology,
fighter' encompass?
photography, administration, and arson investigation.
What does the term 'police officer' A member of a police department or other peace officer appointed in
refer to in Chapter 143? compliance with this chapter.
, What is the significance of the A municipality may hold an election to adopt or repeal Chapter 143.
election mentioned in Section
143.004?
When did Chapter 143 first come September 1, 1987.
into effect?
What legislative act amended House Bill 822, Acts of the 73rd Legislature.
Chapter 143 in 1993?
What is the effective date of the May 27, 2005, and June 18, 2005.
amendments made by Acts 2005,
79th Leg.?
What are the requirements for a fire Appointment in substantial compliance with Chapter 143 or under
fighter to be entitled to civil Sections 143.005 or 143.084.
service status?
What types of employees are Secretaries, clerks, budget analysts, custodial engineers, or other
excluded from the definition of administrative employees.
'fire fighter'?
What is the role of the 'director' in The director of fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
Chapter 143?
What is the legislative history of It was enacted in 1987 and has undergone several amendments,
Chapter 143? including significant changes in 2001 and 2005.
What is the minimum population 10,000 or more.
requirement for a municipality to
adopt Chapter 143?
What is the purpose of the civil To ensure job security and protection from political influence.
service status for fire fighters and
police officers?
What is the significance of the It refers to the adherence to the requirements set forth in the chapter for
term 'substantial compliance' in appointment as a fire fighter or police officer.
the context of Chapter 143?
What percentage of qualified voters At least 10 percent of the number of voters who voted in the most
must sign a petition for an election recent municipal election.
to adopt the civil service law in a
municipality?
When must the election be held On the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by Chapter 41,
after a petition is filed for Election Code, that allows sufficient time to comply with other
adopting the civil requirements of law.
service law?
EDITION
Terms in this set (168)
What is the purpose of Chapter 143 To secure efficient fire and police departments composed of capable
regarding municipal civil service? personnel free from political influence and with permanent
employment tenure.
Who administers Chapter 143? The Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission.
What municipalities are covered by Municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more, a paid fire or
Chapter 143? police department, and that have voted to adopt this chapter.
How is population determined for By the most recent federal decennial census or the most recent annual
municipalities under Chapter 143? population estimate provided by the state demographer.
Does a municipality lose coverage No, the application of this chapter is not affected by changes in population.
under Chapter 143 if its population
decreases?
A board or office established by a municipality for oversight,
What is a 'civilian oversight board' as
monitoring, or investigations of fire fighters or police officers by
defined in Chapter 143?
non-fire fighters or non-police officers.
What does 'commission' refer to in The Fire Fighters' and Police Officers' Civil Service Commission.
Chapter 143?
Who is considered a 'department The chief or head of a fire or police department or their equivalent.
head' under Chapter 143?
A member of a fire department appointed in compliance with this
What is the definition of a 'fire
chapter, requiring substantial knowledge of fire fighting and
fighter' according to Chapter
certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
143?
Roles including fire suppression, prevention, training, safety education,
What roles does the term 'fire
maintenance, communications, medical emergency technology,
fighter' encompass?
photography, administration, and arson investigation.
What does the term 'police officer' A member of a police department or other peace officer appointed in
refer to in Chapter 143? compliance with this chapter.
, What is the significance of the A municipality may hold an election to adopt or repeal Chapter 143.
election mentioned in Section
143.004?
When did Chapter 143 first come September 1, 1987.
into effect?
What legislative act amended House Bill 822, Acts of the 73rd Legislature.
Chapter 143 in 1993?
What is the effective date of the May 27, 2005, and June 18, 2005.
amendments made by Acts 2005,
79th Leg.?
What are the requirements for a fire Appointment in substantial compliance with Chapter 143 or under
fighter to be entitled to civil Sections 143.005 or 143.084.
service status?
What types of employees are Secretaries, clerks, budget analysts, custodial engineers, or other
excluded from the definition of administrative employees.
'fire fighter'?
What is the role of the 'director' in The director of fire fighters' and police officers' civil service.
Chapter 143?
What is the legislative history of It was enacted in 1987 and has undergone several amendments,
Chapter 143? including significant changes in 2001 and 2005.
What is the minimum population 10,000 or more.
requirement for a municipality to
adopt Chapter 143?
What is the purpose of the civil To ensure job security and protection from political influence.
service status for fire fighters and
police officers?
What is the significance of the It refers to the adherence to the requirements set forth in the chapter for
term 'substantial compliance' in appointment as a fire fighter or police officer.
the context of Chapter 143?
What percentage of qualified voters At least 10 percent of the number of voters who voted in the most
must sign a petition for an election recent municipal election.
to adopt the civil service law in a
municipality?
When must the election be held On the first authorized uniform election date prescribed by Chapter 41,
after a petition is filed for Election Code, that allows sufficient time to comply with other
adopting the civil requirements of law.
service law?
