14 - Civil Service Commission AppointmentItem No. 14
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TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Gene Anderson, Interim City Manager & Finance Director
SUBJECT: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
DATE: December 13, 2019
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 are
staggered so they do not expire at the same 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 July 10, 2017, Douglas Shuler was appointed to the Civil Service
Commission but did not reapply this term, because he moved outside of the City. Ms. Melba
Harris has submitted an application to serve on the Civil Service Commission. Ms. Harris has
extensive knowledge of the Civil Service Commission, as she previously served on the
Commission and also served as the City's Civil Service Commission Director.
BUDGET: NA.
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm appointment of Melba Harris to serve on the Civil Service
Commission.