Final Rules (Amended 2022 09 19)_Rule 1 Corrected (1) - Flipbook - Page 91
APPENDIX A
hold a public hearing during which the City Council shall consider declaring the seat vacant. The
conclusion of the City Council shall be at the City Council's sole discretion and shall be final. In
the absence of such a request and notwithstanding the provisions of § 3.03.005 hereof, after the
occurrence of any of the foregoing events, the seat of the Commissioner may be declared vacant
by the City Council.
§ 3.03.025
MEETINGS; MEETING PLACE; QUORUM; MINUTES.
A. Meetings. Each Commission shall meet on an as-needed basis as determined in the sole discretion of
the City Manager or duly authorized designee. Meetings shall at all times be open to the public and shall
be held in the Council Chambers except when such Chambers are required for any meeting of the City
Council or when the Commission determines that a meeting should be held in a different location due to
the subject matter being considered, in which case another room or public place within the City limits
may be used.
B. Change of meeting place. Notice of change in meeting place shall be posted on the front door of the
Council Chambers.
C. Quorum. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.
D. Minutes. Commission minutes shall be kept in accordance with City Council policy.
§3.03.030
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS.
Commissioners shall comply with all applicable laws and City Council policies.
§3.03.100
POWERS AND DUTIES.
The Civil Service Commission shall have the following powers and duties:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters pertaining to the Civil Service System;
B. Hear appeals or grievances of any officer or employee under the Civil Service System who is
suspended, demoted or removed and report in writing its findings and conclusions;
C. Examine witnesses under oath and compel their attendance or the production of evidence before it by
subpoenas issued in the name of the City and attested by the City Clerk; and
D. Recommend new or amended Civil Service Rules consistent with the City Charter and Civil Service
System, holding public hearings thereon before presentation to City Council for approval.
E. Periodically, at the discretion of the City Council, make a study of salaries being paid by other public
and private agencies, in order to ascertain whether the salaries being paid City employees for similar
work are comparable, fair and reasonable and make recommendations with respect thereto to the City
Council;
F. Perform such other duties with respect to the Civil Service System, not inconsistent with the City
Charter or this Code, as may be prescribed by ordinance, resolution, City Council policy or other City
Council action.
