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APPOINTMENT TO THE STOCKTON CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution appointing two members to the Civil Service Commission/Equal Employment Commission for an existing term commencing immediately and ending December 31, 2021.
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Summary
Two resignations for existing terms on the Civil Service/Equal Employment Commission created the vacancies to be filled 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.
The Office of the City Clerk initiated the recruitment to fill the vacancies, which opened on September 1, 2018 and accepted applications through January 15, 2019.
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 scheduled interviews on January 31, 2019. Using a list of prepared questions approved by the Human Resource Department the following applicants were interviewed:
1. Lorie Diaz-Liddicoat
2. Christian Santos
3. Adam Ramirez
The applicants were notified of tonight's meeting; however, their attendance is not mandatory unless any Councilmember had additional questions of an applicant. If additional questions are asked of the applicants, the City Attorney has confirmed that the same question or questions do not need to be posed to all applicants.
Present Situation
Pursuant to Council Policy 3.04, the City Council will be voting to fill one vacancy this evening utilizing the following method for appointment:
a. From the list(s) so provided to the Council, each Councilmember including the Mayor, will rank the applicants for each Commission 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 the appointment will be ranked with the number “2” and the Councilmember’s second choice will be ranked with the number “1”.
b. 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 above will be repeated only as to the applicants who are tied.
The City Clerk will present the resolution upon appointment of the individual selected for their term to commence immediately and expire on December 31, 2021.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Civil Service Commissioners receive $25.00 remuneration per meeting with a monthly maximum of $150.00. There are sufficient funds available in account number
010-1621-510.01-12: Compensation Boards and Commissions, for this purpose.
Attachment A - Redacted Applications