Chapter 2.43
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Sections:

2.43.010    Creation.

2.43.020    Purpose and intent.

2.43.030    Functions and duties.

2.43.040    Meeting schedule.

2.43.050    Membership.

2.43.010 Creation.

The Civil Service Commission is created by City Charter Section 609. The provisions of Article VI of the City Charter, the general rules governing boards and commissions set forth in Chapter 2.25 CVMC, and this chapter shall govern the Civil Service Commission. (Ord. 3212 § 1, 2011).

2.43.020 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to supplement City Charter Sections 609 and 610, establishing the Civil Service Commission and setting forth its powers and duties. If there is any conflict between this chapter and the Charter, the Charter shall govern. (Ord. 3212 § 1, 2011).

2.43.030 Functions and duties.

In accordance with City Charter Section 610, the Civil Service Commission shall:

A. After a public hearing, recommend to the City Council the adoption, amendment or repeal of civil service rules and regulations not in conflict with Article VI of the City Charter.

B. Hear appeals of any person in the classified service relative to suspension, demotion or dismissal.

C. Conduct any investigation that it may consider desirable concerning the administration of personnel in the municipal service and report its findings to the City Council.

D. Perform other duties and powers as the City Council may, by ordinance or resolution, confer upon the Commission in order to carry out the principles of civil service in accordance with the laws of the state and the City Charter, and assist in the implementation of proper employer-employee relations. (Ord. 3212 § 1, 2011).

2.43.040 Meeting schedule.

The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 5:15 p.m. in Conference Room B129, located in Building 300 (Public Services), located in the Civic Center at 276 Fourth Avenue. The Commission may change its regular meeting day, time or location by written resolution in accordance with CVMC 2.25.200. (Ord. 3212 § 1, 2011).

2.43.050 Membership.

In accordance with City Charter Section 609, the Civil Service Commission shall consist of five members appointed by the City Council from the registered voters of the City. Two members shall be appointed by the City Council from a list of four persons to be nominated by election of the employees in the Classified Service; two members shall be appointed by the City Council directly; the fifth member shall be appointed by the City Council from a list of three persons nominated by the four thus appointed. The successor of any member of the Commission shall be nominated and appointed in the same manner as such member was nominated and appointed. (Ord. 3212 § 1, 2011).