19 - Civil Service AppointmentItem No. 19
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: John Godwin, City Manager
SUBJECT: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
DATE: August 14, 2018
BACKGROUND: Because our police and fire departments operate under a civil service system,
we are required to have a local three-member civil service commission. Members' terms vary in
length, so do not expire at one time. Pursuant to Local Government Code § 143.006(b), the City
Manager is required to appoint commission members and City Council confirms the
appointments.
STATUS OF ISSUE: On June 25, Sims Norment was appointed to the Planning & Zoning
Commission leaving an unexpired term on the Civil Service Commission. Del Drake has
submitted a board application. Mr. Drake has been a deputy constable, worked at the police
department for a number of years prior to joining the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission as
an agent. After retiring from TABC, he worked in their Internal Affairs Department. Staff is
recommending Del Drake be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Norment.
BUDGET: NA.
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm appointment of Del Drake to serve on the Civil Service
Commission.