REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024, 10:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rogers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Cyndi Gordon, 512-974-3314, Cyndi.Gordon@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on October 29, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin Fire Department candidates, to the Commission to appoint a three-member board per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental or physical examination, as applicable. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. STAFF BRIEFINGS Staff briefing from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. 2. 3. 4. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Cyndi Gordon at the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-3314, for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission, please contact Cyndi Gordon at …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Commissioner Melissa Rogers Staff in Attendance: Susan Sinz, Human Resources & Civil Service Director, HRD Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Jaclyn Gerban, Commission Attorney Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator Sylvester Martin, MCS Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:16 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on August 29, 2024. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 The minutes for the special called meeting of August 29, 2024, were approved with the following amendments on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. The amendments were: Changing the day of the meeting from “Monday” to “Thursday” August 29, 2024, on the header, sub-header, and first paragraph. EXECUTIVE SESSION 6. Discussion and deliberation regarding whether there is reason to question the fitness for Personnel Civil duty determination made of a City of Austin Emergency Medical Service’s medic, Claudia Cadena, by the medic’s personal physician pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical and Service Commission Rules Regulations. (Personnel Matters under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074) Chair Thomas recessed the Civil Service Commission meeting to go to closed session at 10:21 AM. The Commission deliberated in closed session on whether there is reason to question the fitness for duty determination made of a City of Austin Emergency Medical Service’s medic, Claudia Cadena, by the medic’s personal physician pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Closed session ended, and Chair Thomas called the Civil Service Commission …
2025 Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 6, 2025 February 3, 2025 March 3, 2025 April 7, 2025 May 5, 2025 June 2, 2025 July 7, 2025 August 4, 2025 October 6, 2025 November 3, 2025 December 1, 2025 Meeting Schedule approved at the October 29, 2025 meeting
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 2024, 10:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rogers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. The committee may go into a closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from legal counsel on any item on this agenda. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on August 29, 2024. 1. 2. 3. 4. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion regarding whether the Commission questions the fitness for duty determination made of a City of Austin Emergency Medical Services medic, Claudia Cadena, by the medic’s personal physician under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Discussion and possible action to appoint a physician to examine a City of Austin Emergency Medical Services medic, Claudia Cadena, and to submit a report to the Commission, the Emergency Medical Services Chief, and the medic pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 143.081 and Rule 15.04 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Personnel Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Discussion and action to approve the 2025 regular meeting schedule of the Fire Fighters’ Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION Discussion and deliberation regarding whether there …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Monday, August 29, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commissioner Melissa Rogers Commissioners Absent: Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Staff Attorney Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting of August 5, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 5, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Fire Department Fire Specialist written promotional examination administered on August 6, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 2 and keep the answer as keyed was approved by Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 33 and keep the answer as keyed was approved by Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. 3. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. No action was taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. Civil Service Coordinators Cyndi Gordon, Rogue Huitron, and Meca Thompson delivered the briefing to the Commission with Municipal and Civil Service Manager, Matthew Chustz. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Thomas and Commissioner Rogers requested an item on the next agenda for discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. ADJOURNMENT Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 3:24 PM …
2025 Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 6, 2025 February 3, 2025 March 3, 2025 April 7, 2025 May 5, 2025 June 2, 2025 July 7, 2025 August 4, 2025 September 1, 2025** October 6, 2025 November 3, 2025 December 1, 2025 ** City of Austin Holiday
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commissioner Melissa Rogers Commissioners Absent: Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Staff Attorney Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting of August 5, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of August 5, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES THURSDAY AUGUST 29, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Fire Department Fire Specialist written promotional examination administered on August 6, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 2 and keep the answer as keyed was approved by Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 33 and keep the answer as keyed was approved by Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. 3. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. No action was taken. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. Civil Service Coordinators Cyndi Gordon, Rogue Huitron, and Meca Thompson delivered the briefing to the Commission with Municipal and Civil Service Manager, Matthew Chustz. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Chair Thomas and Commissioner Rogers requested an item on the next agenda for discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. ADJOURNMENT Chair Thomas adjourned the meeting at 3:24 PM …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024, 3:00 PM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rodgers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items): The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on August 5, 2024. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Fire Department Fire Specialist written promotional examination administered on August 6, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. 4. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. 3. STAFF BRIEFINGS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Matthew Chustz at …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024, 10:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rodgers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items): The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. 1. 2. 3. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on June 3, 2024. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Sergeant written promotional examination administered on July 19, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of one or more Austin Police Department candidate to the Commission to appoint three-member boards per the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 143.022(c) for another mental examination. Discussion and possible action regarding the requests of one or more Emergency Medical Services Department candidates to the Commission to appoint three member boards per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental or physical examination, as applicable. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. 6. Report from the Civil Service Office …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commissioner Melissa Rogers Commissioners Absent: Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Staff in Attendance: Christopher Coppola, Division Chief Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Rogue Huitron, Civil Service Coordinator Meca Thompson, Civil Service Coordinator Sylvester Martin, MCS Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Meeting of June 3, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of June 3, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY AUGUST 5, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Sergeant written promotional examination administered on July 19, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.034, and the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations, Rule 7. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 24 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Chair Thomas’ motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 60 and keep the answer as keyed was approved by Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to approve the appeal of exam question 84 and accept all answers as correct was approved on Chair Thomas’ motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 2-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 91 and keep the answer as keyed was approved by Chair Thomas’ motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 2-0 vote. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the request of one or more Austin Police Department candidates, to the Commission to appoint a three-member board per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(C) for another mental examination. The motion …
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024, 10:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rodgers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items): The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes from the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting on April 19, 2024. 1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. 3. Action and approval on the appointment of Human Resources Director, Susan Sinz, as the Civil Service Director in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 143.012. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services candidates, to the Commission to appoint a three-member board per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental or physical examination, as applicable. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. 5. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. 4. STAFF BRIEFINGS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION SPECIAL CALLED MEETING FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Special Called Meeting on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Commissioner Melissa Rogers Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Matthew Chustz, Civil Service Manager Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Sylvester Martin, Civil Service Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission regular meeting of January 18, 2024. The minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 8, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY APRIL 19, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Corporal Detective written promotional examination administered on April 5, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034 and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 1 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Vice Chair Ahmed’s second on a 3-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 10 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 12 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Vice Chair Ahmed’s second on a 3-0 vote. The motion to approve the appeal of exam question 14 and accept all answers as correct was approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Vice Chair Ahmed’s second on a 3-0 vote. The motion to deny the appeal of exam question 18 and keep the answer as keyed was approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 3-0 vote. The motion to …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY JUNE 3, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Vice Chair Farah Ahmed Commissioner Melissa Rogers Commissioners Absent: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Assistant City Attorney Matthew Chustz, Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Sylvester Martin, Civil Service Coordinator Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Farah Ahmed called the meeting to order at 10:07 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of April 19, 2024. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of April 19, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Ahmed’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MONDAY JUNE 3, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Action and approval on the appointment of Human Resources Director, Susan Sinz, as the Civil Service Director in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 143.012. The motion to approve the appointment of Human Resources Director, Susan Sinz, as the Civil Service Director in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 143.012 was approved Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Vice Chair Ahmed’s second on a 2-0 vote. 3. Discussion and action regarding the request of one or more Austin- Travis County Emergency Medical Services candidates, to the Commission to appoint a three-member board per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(C) for another mental or physical examination, as applicable. The motion to approve the appointment of a three-member board per Texas Local Government Code section 143.022(c) for another mental or physical examination of Candidates Irvin and deOliveira, was approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Vice Chair Ahmed’s second on a 2-0 vote. 4. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. STAFF BRIEFINGS 5. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator, and Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager, delivered the briefing to the Commission with Municipal and Civil …
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024, 10:00 A.M. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT’S LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E BEN WHITE, BLDG. 500 AUSTIN, TX 78741 Some members of the Commission may be participating by videoconference. Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak on an item once either in-person or remotely and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. Registration no later than noon the day before the meeting is required for remote participation by telephone. To register to speak remotely, call or email Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Jolsna Thomas, Chair Melissa Rogers Farah Ahmed, Vice Chair EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items): The Commission will announce it will go into closed session to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code (LGC) Chapter 551, Section 551.071 and Section 551.074. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first 10 speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three-minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 2. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission regular meeting of March 8, 2024. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Hear and rule on appeal(s) from the Austin Police Department Corporal Detective written promotional examination administered on April 5, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034 and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. 3. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates and times. 4. Report from the Civil Service Office staff regarding promotional examination processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. STAFF BRIEFINGS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the …
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY MARCH 8, 2024 MINUTES FOR THE CITY OF AUSTIN FIREFIGHTERS’, POLICE OFFICERS’ AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL’S CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2024 The Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission convened in a Regular Meeting on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 5202 East Ben White Boulevard, Building 500, Austin TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Commission Chair Jolsna Thomas Commissioner Melissa Rogers Staff in Attendance: Jaclyn Gerban, Attorney Matthew Chustz, Civil Service Manager Cyndi Gordon, Civil Service Coordinator Sarah Williams, Civil Service Coordinator Tymber Dhans, Civil Service Coordinator CALL TO ORDER Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Firefighters’, Police Officers’, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Special Called Meeting of January 18, 2024. The minutes from the Special Called Meeting of January 18, 2024, were approved on Commissioner Rogers’ motion, Chair Thomas’ second on a 2-0 vote. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FRIDAY MARCH 8, 2024 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Hear and rule on two appeals from the Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) Clinical Specialist-Field written promotional examination administered on February 20, 2024, pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143.034 and Rule 7 of the City of Austin Fire Fighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations. Commissioner Roger moved to deny the appeal of exam question 40 and keep the answer as keyed. Chair Thomas seconded the motion. The motion to deny the appeal of question 40 was approved on a 2-0 vote. Commissioner Rogers moved to approve the appeal of exam question 53 and accept all answers as correct. Chair Thomas seconded the motion. The motion to approve the appeal of question 53 and accept all answers was approved on a 2-0 vote. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding future meeting dates and times. Discussion was held regarding future meeting dates and times. STAFF BRIEFINGS 4. Report from the Civil Service Office regarding exam processes, disciplinary hearings, and fitness-for-duty actions. Civil Service Coordinators Cyndi Gordon, Tymber Dhans, and Sarah Williams delivered the briefing to the Commission with Municipal and Civil Service Manager Matthew Chustz. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT Chair Thomas made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Commissioner Rogers seconded the motion. The motion was approved …
