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Agenda

REGULAR MEETING OF THE MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026, AT 9:30 AM 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 Ron Bennett John Umphress AGENDA CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Kavita Gupta, Vice Chair Cortney Carothers 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 May 11, 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 Reginald Williams regarding their Demotion and Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. Deliberate in open session or closed session, pursuant to 551.074 of the Texas Government Code (personnel exception), on the appeal filed by Reginald Williams regarding their Demotion and Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. Action and approval on the appeal filed by Reginald Williams regarding their Demotion and Disciplinary Probation from Austin Resource Recovery. STAFF BRIEFING 5. Staff briefing regarding the contingent hire 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. Discussion and review of potential changes to the bylaws of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS 7. 8. 9. Approve the 2026 Municipal Civil Service Commission Annual Review and Report. Conduct election for the Vice Chair of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. Approve the 2027 annual schedule of the Municipal Civil Service Commission. 10. 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 Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance, please contact the Liaison or TTY users’ route through 711. A person may request language access accommodations no later than 48 hours before the scheduled meeting. Please call or email Matthew Chustz at Austin Human Resources, at Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov or 512-974- 2859 or, to request service or for additional information. For more information on the Municipal Civil Service Commission, please contact Matthew Chustz at 512-974-2859 or Matthew.Chustz@austintexas.gov.