REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026, AT 9:30 A.M. AUSTIN HUMAN RESOURCES, LEARNING AND RESEARCH CENTER 5202 E. BEN WHITE BLVD., SUITE 500, AUSTIN, TEXAS 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 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, contact Matthew Chustz, 512-974-2859, Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Mullen, Chair Mellissa Rogers Vacant AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress 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 February 23, 2026. HEARING 2. 3. 4. Conduct a hearing in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Endaisa Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Endaisa Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Endaisa Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. 6. 7. 8. Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination of Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission to the Austin City Council Audit and Finance Committee. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules and procedural voting requirements. Discussion regarding whether the Municipal Civil Service Commission should have employee listening sessions periodically. Discussion and action …
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 23, 2026 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78741. Chair Kevin Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to order at 9:31 AM. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Andrew Rivera addressed the commission regarding the February 9, 2026, appeal hearing of their discharge from Austin Energy. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on February 23, 2026. The minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on February 9, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Gupta’s motion, Commissioner Umphress’ second on a 3- 0 vote. STAFF BRIEFING 2. Staff briefing regarding an extension to the 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. Presentation by Rebecca Kennedy, Deputy Director, Austin Human Resources. Rebecca Kennedy, Deputy Director with Austin Human Resources, provided a briefing regarding an extension to the 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. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday, February 23, 2026 DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 4. Approve a recommendation to Council to extend the 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 to extend the 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, was approved on Chair Mullen’s motion, Commissioner Umphress’ second on a vote of 3-0. STAFF BRIEFING 3. Staff briefing regarding Municipal Civil Service Commissioner Appointment Process and updated term limits, …
Municipal Civil Service Commission 2026 Regular Meeting Schedule January 12, 2026 January 26, 2026 July 13, 2026 July 27, 2026 February 9, 2026 August 10, 2026 February 23, 2026 August 24, 2026 March 9, 2026 September 14, 2026 March 23, 2026 September 28, 2026 April 13, 2026 April 27, 2026 May 11, 2026 June 8, 2026 June 22, 2026 October 12, 2026 October 26, 2026 November 9, 2026 December 14, 2026 2026 MCSC Meeting Schedule Approved on September 8, 2025
MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday March 9, 2026 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026 The Municipal Civil Service Commission convened in a regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5202 E. Ben White Blvd., Suite 500, in Austin, Texas. Chair Kevin Mullen called the Municipal Civil Service Commission meeting to order at 9:34 a.m. Commissioners in Attendance: Kevin Mullen, Chair Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair John Umphress PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL None present. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Municipal Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting on February 23, 2026. The minutes from the Municipal Civil Service Commission regular meeting on February 23, 2026, were approved on Vice Chair Gupta’s motion, Commissioner Umphress’s second on a 3-0 vote. HEARING 2. Conduct a hearing in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Endaisa Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. No hearing was conducted. The appeal filed by Endaisa Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services was withdrawn by the appellant prior to the start of the hearing. 3. Deliberate in open or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Endaisa Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. No deliberation was held. 4. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Endaisa Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services. 1 MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Monday March 9, 2026 No decision was rendered, as the appeal filed by Endaisa Rivera regarding their Discharge from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services was withdrawn prior to the hearing. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 5. Discussion and possible action regarding the nomination of Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission to the Austin City Council Audit and Finance Committee. The motion to nominate Kevin Mullen as Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission to the Austin City Council Audit and Finance Committee was approved on Vice Chair Gupta’s motion, Commissioner Umphress’s second on a vote of 3-0. 6. Discussion and review of the Municipal Civil Service Rules and procedural voting requirements. The motion to postpone this item to the March 23, 2026, regular meeting of the Municipal Civil Service Commission was approved on Chair Mullen’s motion, Vice Chair Gupta’s second on a vote …
