(A) Pursuant to IC 36-8-4-10, the Merit Commissions for the Police Department and the Fire Department shall give a preference for employment according to the following priority:
(1) A war veteran who has been honorably discharged from the United States armed forces.
(2) A person whose mother or father was a:
(a) Firefighter of a unit;
(b) Municipal police officer; or
(c) County police officer; who died in the line of duty.
(B) Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person may not receive a preference for employment unless the person:
(1) Applies; and
(2) Meets all employment requirements prescribed:
(a) By law, including physical and age requirements; and
(b) By the Fire or Police Department.
(Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14)