SEC. 57.117.3.1. CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS – PERIOD VALID.

   Every Certificate of Fitness issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance, and may be renewed for additional three-year periods at the discretion of the Chief as set forth below.

SEC. 57.117.3.2. CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS – RENEWAL.

   Applications for renewal of a Certificate of Fitness shall be filed in the same manner as for an original Certificate of Fitness.

SEC. 57.117.3.2.1. RENEWAL FEE.

   Applications shall be accompanied by a renewal fee. Whenever the application for renewal is filed prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Fitness, the renewal fee shall be 50% of the fee for a new Certificate of Fitness. Whenever the application for renewal is filed after the expiration date of the Certificate of Fitness, the renewal fee shall be the same as for a new Certificate of Fitness.

SEC. 57.117.3.2.2. GRANTING OF A RENEWAL.

   The granting of a renewal of a Certificate of Fitness shall be processed in the same manner as for an original Certificate of Fitness.

SEC. 57.117.4. CERTIFICATES OF FITNESS – INVESTIGATION AND EXAMINATION.

   The Chief shall examine each applicant for competence to perform the duties required for the particular Certificate of Fitness for which they have applied. The applicant shall:

   1.   Submit a written resume stating experience and training qualifications.

   2.   When required, appear before the Chief for a personal interview.

   3.   When required, satisfactorily complete a written and/or practical test pertaining to the Certificate of Fitness.

SEC. 57.117.4.1. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

   The Chief may require additional information as necessary to process any application for a Certificate of Fitness.

SEC. 57.117.4.2. ISSUANCE.

   When the Chief determines the applicant for a Certificate of Fitness conforms to all the requirements of this article, the Chief shall issue the Certificate of Fitness.