The Colonel may establish a selection process for the rank of Major, which may include a Promotional Selection Committee.

If assembled by the Colonel, the Promotional Selection Committee shall present for the Colonel’s consideration a minimum of three members for each available position. When evaluating candidates for promotion to the rank of Major, the Colonel shall consider the recommendations from the Promotional Selection Committee, and the members’ demonstration of leadership attributes, employment history inside and outside of the Department, disciplinary history, professional development, and other criteria the Colonel reasonably concludes, in consultation with the Committee, are related to the performance of the job of Major.

REGULATORY AUTHORITY:

515 CMR 9.00: M.G.L. c. 22C, § 27.