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The Civil Service Commission:
The Commission is a three member, impartial, quasi-judicial body. The Mayor and the City Council each appoint a member to the Commission and the City’s Civil Service employees elect a member. Each commissioner serves a three-year term. An Executive Director and an Administrative Staff Assistant support the Commission and manages operation of the Commission's office. |
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The Commission:
- Hears appeals involving the disciplinary actions and alleged violations of the City Charter, Personnel Rules and the Personnel Ordinance;
- Submits recommendations to the Mayor and the City Council related to
the City’s Personnel System;
- Reviews and comments on rules proposed by the Personnel Director pursuant to the Administrative Code of the City;
- Investigate allegations that an elected official, a member of his/her immediate staff, or other person used inappropriate pressure to effect the a city hiring decision;
- Administer oaths, issue subpoenas, receive evidence, compel the production of documents, question witness at hearings, and issue such remedial orders as it deems appropriate.
The Commission:
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Provides timely reviews of employee appeals regarding disciplinary actions and the administration of the City's Personnel system.
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Provides Timely and valuable input on personnel rules and legislation.
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Makes recommendations to ensure effectiveness and fairness in the personnel system.
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Hears public comment on personnel policies, practices and laws.
General Information: CSC@seattle.gov
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Meeting Dates, Hearings & Office Closures Upcoming Commission Meeting(s): December 9, 2009 Appeals & Hearings: Anderson v. Seattle Center Oliver v. DoIT McClure v. City Light
Gunter v. Fleets
Gracy v. Parks Office Closures & City Holiday's: November 26 & 27, 2009 Thanksgiving and Day After Other News: The Civil Service Commission has been working on clarifying the issue of multiple probationary periods and trial service for regular city employees. Probationary Period, Trial Service legislation co-sponsored by the Commission and the Personnel Department was passed Monday, 4-27-09 by the full Council 8-0. (Clark was not present) The Personnel Department will be working on rules to address this legislation: For full text of the Ordinance please click on the link below: Probationary Period/Trial Service
Overview of the Civil Service Commission and Your Rights to Appeal |