REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025, AT 9:00 AM HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741 Some members of the Municipal Civil Service Commission may be participating by videoconference. EXECUTIVE SESSION (No Public Discussion on These Items) The Commission will announce it will go into closed session pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel, or to discuss matters of litigation and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. If necessary, the Commission will go into closed session, as permitted by law, regarding any item on this agenda. 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 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. Melissa Rogers, Commissioner John Umphress, Commissioner AGENDA CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair VACANT CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL The first ten (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. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on October 28, 2024. STAFF BRIEFING Commissioner appointment process. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 2. Briefing from Human Resources Department staff regarding the Municipal Civil Service 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination of Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission to the Austin City Council Audit and Finance Committee. 4. Discussion and action to approve future meeting dates, times, and locations. 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 of the Human Resources Department, at 512-974-2859, for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information on the City of Austin Municipal Civil Service …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, October 28, 2024 MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Human Resources Department, Learning & Research Center (LRC) 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Melissa Rogers John Umphress Commissioners Absent: Vacant Staff in Attendance: Susan Sinz, MCS Director, HRD Rebecca Kennedy, Deputy Director, HRD Nathan Brown, Assistant Director, HRD Matthew Chustz, M&CS Manager, HRD CALL TO ORDER Abby Varela, MCS Coordinator, HRD Sylvester Martin, Jr., MCS Coordinator, HRD Meca Thompson, CS Coordinator, HRD Oscar Gonzales, IT Systems Admin., HRD Chair Kevin Mullen called the Commission meeting to order at 9:10 AM. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on September 9, 2024. The minutes from the meeting of September 9, 2024, were approved on Vice Chair Gupta’s motion, Commissioner Rogers’ second on a 4-0 vote. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Monday, October 28, 2024 MEETING MINUTES STAFF BRIEFING 2. Briefing from Human Resources Department Staff regarding a proposed pilot program and temporary waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules, including Rule 4.03, to exempt specific Positions from Posting or application requirements, while maintaining provisions of the Competitive Process to allow conditional offers based on Merit and Fitness. Rebecca Kennedy, Deputy Director of Human Resources Department, provided a briefing regarding a proposed pilot program and temporary waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules, including Rule 4.03, to exempt specific Positions from Posting or application requirements, while maintaining provisions of the Competitive Process to allow conditional offers based on Merit and Fitness. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 3. Discussion and approval of a recommendation to City Council regarding a proposed pilot program and temporary waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules, including Rule 4.03, to exempt specific Positions from Posting or application requirements, while maintaining provisions of the Competitive Process to allow conditional offers based on Merit and Fitness. The motion to approve the recommendation to City Council regarding a proposed pilot program and temporary waiver of the Municipal Civil Service Rules, including Rule 4.03, to exempt specific Positions from Posting or application requirements, while maintaining provisions of the Competitive Process to allow conditional offers based on Merit and …
Recruitment & Appointment of Municipal Civil Service Commissioners March 24, 2025 Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager Briefing Goals Review current members and terms Appointment process overview Commission Members & Terms Current Membership First Appointed Dates Reappointed Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress Kevin Mullen, Chair* Melissa Rogers VACANT 05/09/22 05/09/22 05/09/21 02/26/24 5/9/2023 05/09/24 Term Expires 05/08/25 05/08/25 05/08/26 05/08/27 05/08/27 *Council designates the Commission Chair annually Appointment Process The Council Audit and Finance Committee shall review applications received by the City Clerk from persons seeking appointment as a Commissioner. (§ 2- 1-164) Review may include interviews or written applications only Appointments are subject to approval by a majority vote of council. (§ 2-1-4) The Council shall designate the Commission Chair annually at the time new Commissioners are appointed. (§ 2-1-164 ) Appointment Process Open call for applications Municipal Civil Service Commission (MCSC) nominates Chair Audit & Finance Committee Meeting #1: Review applications and select applicants to interview Audit & Finance Committee Meeting #2: of the MCSC City Council Meeting: Appoint Commission members to specified terms Appoint MCSC Chair for a term of one year Interview applicants & make recommendation to Council to appoint new members and a Chair Newly appointed Commissioners complete training and oath required by City Clerk. Recruitment City Clerk works with City's Public Information Office to promote open call for applications Human Resources Department to promote via email blast to multiple organizations, CityWorks Academy Graduates, COA Social Media Solicitation remains open until filled Requirements - Residency and registered voter Preferences - experience with employment, human resources, labor relations and/or mediation Application Process Office of the City Clerk will: Follow the standard Boards & Commissions (B/C) application process Accept on-line applications using standard B/C application form Accept resumes to document any additional relevant qualifications Ensure minimum qualifications identified in Charter 2-1 are met Identify candidates with preferred background Provide applications received to all Council Offices through standard process Next Steps Municipal Civil Service Commission (MCSC) nominates Chair Thank you!
January 27, 2025 February 10, 2025 February 24, 2025 March 10, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 14, 2025 April 28, 2025 May 12, 2025 June 9, 2025 June 23, 2025 2025 Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting Schedule January 13, 2025 July 14, 2025 July 28, 2025 August 11, 2025 August 25, 2025 September 8, 2025 September 22, 2025 October 13, 2025 October 27, 2025 November 17, 2025 December 8, 2025 MCS Commission Meeting Schedule approved on September 9, 2024.
