until the list expires or is depleted or the discipline is removed from the candidate’s
file. In the event that the list is exhausted, the Deputy Chief’s review (Paragraph J)
and the oral interview process (Paragraph K ), will be used to formulate another list
using the eligible candidates specified in Paragraphs D through F. Seniority points
and time in rank points will be recalculated as of the date a vacancy occurs and
candidates may change position on the promotional list as a result. N.For the rank
of Lieutenant and Acting Lieutenant, an applicant must have completed five (5)
consecutive years of service as a Fire Private with the Nashua Fire Department to
be eligible to take the examinations. Eligibility for the tests to be given under
Paragraph E above shall be determined as of March 1. Eligibility for the tests to be
given under Paragraph H above shall be determined as of the date the vacancy
occurs. However, a Fire Private whose anniversary date for ftve years of service
falls within the period during which a promotional list is current will be allowed to
take the examinations, provided that such Fire Private's eligibility for promotion
will not become effective until the Fire Private’s anniversary date. Sole
consideration and absolute preference shall be given to those who have completed
five (5) consecutive years with the Department unless they are shown not to be
qualified.
N. — For the rank of Lieutenant and Acting Lieutenant, an applicant must
have completed five (5) consecutive years of service as a Fire Private with the
Nashua Fire Department to be eligible to take the examinations. Eligibility for the
tests to be given under Paragraph E above shall be determined as of March 1.
Eligibility for the tests to be given under Paragraph H above shall be determined as
of the date the vacancy occurs. However, a Fire Private whose anniversary date
for five years of service falls within the period during which a promotional list 1s
current will be allowed to take the examinations, provided that such Fire Private's
eligibility for promotion will not become effective until the Fire Private's
anniversary date. Sole consideration and absolute preference shall be given to
those who have completed five (5) consecutive years with the Department unless
they are shown not to be qualified.
O. For the rank of Captain, an applicant must have completed two (2)
consecutive years of service as a Lieutenant with the Nashua Fire Department to be
eligible to take the written examination. Eligibility will be determined as of March
1 for the tests under Paragraph F above and as of the date the vacancy occurs for
the tests under Paragraph H above. However, a Lieutenant whose anniversary date
for two (2) years of service falls within the period during which a promotional list
is current will be allowed to take the examination provided that such Lieutenant’s
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