[IPAC-List] Adding bonus points to exam scores of city residents

[Jeff Feuquay]

Interesting idea. I'd be curious about the demographics of in-city vs
out-of-city applicants. If there are race/ethnicity differences, I would be
wary of the argument that Dayton is engaging in disparate treatment by
adjusting scores based on race/ethnicity. I'd sure want a LNDR for giving
the points, e.g., to encourage employees to live closer to work, be able to
articulate the business advantage/necessity, and show that there was no
better way to get it done. As an aside, if the bonus points are high enough,
would it not encourage folks to rent a by-the-week motel room and use that
address for test-taking?

Jeff Feuquay, Psychologist, Attorney, and Stuff

On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 11:26 AM, Van Atta, Nancy <
Nancy.VanAtta at cityofdayton.org> wrote:


> The City of Dayton no longer has a residency requirement for City

> employees, but we are considering adding bonus points to exam scores of

> city residents. We would like to know who on the list is already doing

> this or knows of cities that are. We would also be interested in

> members' views of the pros and cons of awarding such points whether or

> not they are doing so themselves.

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> Nancy Van Atta

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