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APPOINTMENT TO THE STOCKTON CIVIL SERVICE/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution appointing one member to the Civil Service Commission/Equal Employment Commission for a term commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2027.
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Summary
The Civil Service Commission currently has one vacancy due to a resignation. The first step towards filling the stated vacancy was to recruit and engage the public to complete an application and interview. On September 25, 2024, the City Clerk’s Office held interviews, at which Rev. Dwight Williams was the only candidate to appear. The interview was 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.
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.
Present Situation
Council Policy 3.02.010 Section 11. F. provides that if the number of applicants is less than or equal to the number of vacancies, Council may proceed to fill any number of vacancies from the available list. Rev. Dwight Williams is the only applicant for the one vacancy.
Subject to Council ratification, it is recommended that Rev. Dwight Williams be appointed to a three-year term commencing immediately and ending 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