Item 2 - MCSC Appointment Briefing - 03.24.2025 — original pdf

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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!