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HB 0988 - Requirements in accordance with the Act. Public Act. 93-0411. Effective August 4, 2003.

HB 0988 - Requires municipal fire departments and fire departments operated by a fire protection district to make promotions in accordance with the Act. Requires the preparation and publishing of promotion lists. Sets components that may be included in the promotion process. Sets requirements for written examinations, the award of seniority points, the award of ascertained merit points, subjective evaluations, and the award of veterans' preferences. Sets penalties for violations of the Act.

Preempts home rule. Contains other provisions. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement.

For the language in PA 93-0411 link to the Public Act on site at the Illinois General Assembly.

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