AR HB1392

Amends Arkansas Code § 14-51-301(b)(4)(A)(ii) regarding civil service rules for municipal police and fire department examinations for advancement

Requires personnel to serve at least one (1) year in a lower rank before becoming eligible for examination for advancement to a higher rank, except in cases of emergency as determined by the board

Allows employees within twelve (12) months of meeting the one-year service requirement to take advancement examinations when the board designates eligible lists for periods longer than one (1) year, but prohibits promotion until the full service requirement is met

Requires the eligible list for promotion to be certified within ninety (90) days upon completion of the examination process for advancement