11 - Confirm appointment of Jim Noble to serve on the Civil Service CommissionItem No. 1 I
Memorandum
TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & City Council
FROM: Grayson Path, City Manager
SUBJECT: CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
DATE: December 13, 2021
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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.
The Civil Service Commission is tasked with maintaining local rules and regulations under the
guidance laid out in Chapter 143. These rules spell out entry requirements, promotional
requirements, disciplinary standards, appeal process, etc. From all of this, their primary roles are
to maintain the rules and regulations as well as hear appeals from civil service members as needed.
STATUS OF ISSUE:
Mr. Russell Figgins recently resigned from the Civil Service Commission. I have identified Jim
Noble to serve in the vacant position. Thomas McMonagle (Fire Chief), Richard Salter (Chief of
Police), Sandy Collard (HR and Civil Service Director), and I met with Mr. Noble and walked him
through the expectations, summary of role, and responsibilities. We believe Mr. Noble will do a
fine job in this role.
BUDGET:
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RECOMMENDATION:
Confirm appointment of Jim Noble to serve on the Civil Service Commission.