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APPOINTMENTS TO THE STOCKTON CIVIL SERVICE/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution appointing two members to the Civil Service Commission/Equal Employment Commission for terms commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2027.
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Summary
The Civil Service Commission currently has two vacancies due to commissioners’ terms ending. The first step towards filling the stated vacancies was to recruit and engage the public to complete an application and interview. On January 8, 2025 and January 28, 2025, six applicants were interviewed. The interviews were recorded and broadcasted on the City’s website so that they could be viewed through the archive by the members of the City Council before tonight’s meeting. Step two is the City Council appointment process, which is scheduled for this evening.
DISCUSSION
Background
Pursuant to Stockton Charter Article XXV, Sections 2502 and 2503, the City Council appoints the five-member Civil Service Commission; each term is for three years. The function of the Stockton Civil Service Commission is as follows:
- To adopt, amend or repeal rules for the Civil Service System
- To investigate either upon complaint or upon its own motion concerning any matter touching the administration of the Civil Service Commission
- To act in an advisory capacity to the City Manager on problems concerning personnel administration
- As provided by rule, to hear appeals of dismissals, demotions, or reductions submitted by any person in the competitive service. Prepare or cause to be prepared a written statement of facts, findings, and recommendations on every appeal. The effect of the Commission’s recommendation in case of discharge, demotion or reduction shall be final and binding upon all parties.
- To make an annual report and such other reports as it deems desirable to the City Council covering the administration of the personnel system.
Pursuant to Council Policy Chapter 3.02, City Council and Mayoral Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees, the following two-step interview and appointment process is used to fill current vacancies on boards and commissions:
1. The City Clerk conducts the initial applicant interviews, which are recorded so that the Council can view from the archive; and,
2. The Council makes the appointment at a regularly scheduled Council meeting.
The City Clerk's Office interviewed the following applicants
Cristopher Bunnell
Pandora Crowder
Aida Pizano
Michele J. Sherman
Sheila Ward-Shaw
Raymond Zulueta
All applicants were notified of tonight's meeting; however, their attendance is not mandatory.
Present Situation
Tonight, the City Council will proceed with the following method for appointment pursuant to Council Policy Chapter 3.02:
1. From the list so provided to the Council, each Councilmember, including the Mayor, will rank the applicants for each Commissioner such that the number of applicants that each Councilmember ranks will be one number greater than the number of vacancies and/or the number of Commission members whose terms will be expiring. (This will likely avoid tie votes.) For example, if there is only one vacancy or only one term expiring, the Councilmember’s first choice for appointment will be ranked with the number “2” and the Councilmember’s second choice with the number “1.” If because of a vacancy and/or because of an expiring term, there is more than one appointment to a Commission, the Councilmember will assign to the Councilmember’s first choice the higher(est) number and lesser number(s) to the Councilmember’s other choice(s). For example, if there were one vacancy and one term expiring, each Councilmember would rank three applicants, assigning the number “3” to the Councilmember’s first choice, the number “2” to the Councilmember’s second choice and the number “1” to the third choice.
2. After the Council has ranked the applicants, the City Clerk will tally the rankings and the applicant(s) receiving the highest number(s) would, subject to Council ratification, be appointed. If there is a tie, then the process described in A above will be repeated only as to the applicants who are tied.
The City Clerk will present the resolution upon appointment of the individuals selected to fill the vacancy effective immediately and ending on December 31, 2027.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Civil Service Commissioners receive $25.00 remuneration per meeting with a monthly maximum of $150.00. Sufficient funds are available in account number
010-1621-510.01-12: Compensation Boards and Commissions, for this purpose.
Attachment A - Redacted Applications