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INTER-OFFICE COMMUNICATION CITY OF SAN MATEO aTE: November 25, 1981 ' Mr. Richard DeLong, City Manager tOM: Barry Johnson, Assistant Fire Chief -• Authorization to Hire with Respect to City of San Mateo Nepotism Policy As per our telephone conversation, I am requesting a waiver of the nepotism policy of our city for applicant John S. Afolinelli. He is the son of Captain hblinelli of our department, and he has placed third on the eligibility list for Firefighter/Engineer. The applicant, John Molinelli, impressed the oral board with several qualificat'_ons that I believe would make him an outstanding firefighter, and he should not be discriminated against because he has a close relative within our department. John is mature beyond his 25 years and appears to have the stability that comes from being married and raising a family. He demonstrated a sincere desire to enter the fire service and in becoming a firefighter. John has three years' experience in the Volcano Fire Volunteers, has built and maintair.ad fire apparatus, and has participated in training and firefighting. He maintains a Class I, II, III, and IV driver's licenses, operates heavy equipment from tractor-trailers to D-8 earth movers, and is a journeyman diesell mechanic. John's background and mechanical ability were the deciding factors that placed him third on our list. Other inforration to be considered in making your decision is that Captain 'i-folinelli is presently 50 years old and is weighing the idea of retirement at age 53 when he would be eligible for a 72% retirement benefit and is definite_y going to retire at age S5 upon reaching the maximun 75o benefit. This would allow for onlv a three to five-year period that a father-son relationship wou:l exist in the Fire Department. This candidate is a sincere, honest, and knowledgeable person who:n I recorT:eri for Firefighter/Engineer in the San b(ateo Fire Department. Barry Johnson Assistant Fire Chief BJ:ct cc: Chief ]:oron E:{HI3IT H K