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Civil Service Committee

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0 active membersNext meeting Sep 8, 2026Last meeting Jul 28, 20266 summaries in 30d

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Aug 21, 2026

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Police Commissioner Appointment Moves Forward

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Police Commissioner Appointment Moves Forward

The committee recommended action on an amended appointment certificate for Police Commissioner Macy and four other city positions. Three appointments were recommended for approval, while two were recommended for receipt and filing at the May 12, 2026 Council meeting.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Committee advances civil service proposals

The committee recommended receiving and filing proposals to streamline city hiring and pursue a one-year residency waiver for new employees; both items were scheduled for Council consideration on April 14, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Committee Advances Seven City Appointments

The committee recommended forwarding seven city appointment items to the Common Council, including a Senior Deputy Commissioner of Public Works position with a $138,000 minimum salary and a permanent Animal Shelter Worker position starting at $40,131. Several previously pending civil-service proposals remained tabled for April 7, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Committee Advances City Staff Appointments

The committee advanced 20 personnel actions for consideration on March 3, including appointments and status changes in public works, police, fire, law, treasury, and mayoral offices; listed salaries include amounts up to $136,990.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Committee Advances Six City Appointments

The Civil Service Committee recommended six appointments for further Council action, including five department positions and the designation of an Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning. The appointments include five police officers at $57,453 each, a Fire Department Deputy Commissioner at $146,521, and other positions ranging from $49,835 to $87,729.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Temporary building inspector appointment recommended

The committee recommended receiving and filing a temporary Building Inspector appointment for Thomas Parshall at a starting salary of $49,744. A permanent Truck Driver appointment with a minimum salary of $46,551 received no recommendation, while previously pending employment and workplace proposals were tabled until January 27, 2026.

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