20 - Re-appoint Del Drake to the Civil Service CommissionItem No. 20
TO: Mayor & City Council
FROM: Grayson Path, City Manager
SUBJECT: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
DATE: December 14, 2020
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 September 27, 2018, Del Drake was appointed to the serve the
unexpired term of Sims Norment on the Civil Service, and that term expires December 31, 2020.
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 re-
appointed to the Commission.
BUDGET: NA.
RECOMMENDATION: Confirm re -appointment of Del Drake to serve on the Civil Service
Commission.