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training and experience since the proposed participants in the program are a targeted population of University City residents who are between the ages of 16 and 19 and may have little training or experience, as gaining these qualities are a part of the purpose of the program. The requirements and selection criteria of the program do not appear to fall within the description of rating candidates as described in Rule VI.4 of the Civil Service Rules below. Where a rating of experience and training forms a part of the examination, the Human Resources Director shall develop such procedures for the evaluation of these factors as will serve to assist in the selection of the best-qualified candidates. These procedures shall give due regard to the quality, recency, and amount of experience and to the relevancy and amount of training. The Human Resources Director may verify statements concerning candidates’ character and fitness. If, after a list is established, information that materially affects the rating of the experience and training, character, or fitness of the applicant, is discovered, the Human Resources Director shall make a new rating of the applicant’s examination and make the necessary adjustments in the lists. The Human Resources Director shall promptly notify the applicant of any change made in standing and the reasons therefore. Staff proposes to revise the Civil Service Rules to allow for the Youth Employment Program by adding the following to section VI.4 Rating Training and Experience: The City Youth Employment Program is an exception to rating applicants on the evaluation of training and experience where the targeted population of this program is resident youth who have little or no training or work experience. For the Youth Employment Program the ratings shall consist of the criteria outlined in the program description. The above change is one approach to handling this program within the Civil Service Rules. Staff would be glad to consider any other suggestions from the Board if the above proposal is not acceptable. Time is of the essence in this change as the City will need to advertise for the Youth program shortly.