HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-07 Civil Service Commission Meeting
City of La Porte
Civil Service Commission
604 W. Fairmont Parkway
La Porte, Texas 77571
Chairman, Keith Trainer
Commissioner, Larry Cox
Commissioner, Les Bird
Director, Robert Swanagan
Off: 281-470-5025
Police Civil Service Commission Meeting
Minutes
4-9-07
3:04 pm The Police Civil Service Commission Meeting was called to order
by Commission Chairman, Keith Trainer.
Commission members in attendance: Commission Chair, Mr. Keith Trainer,
Vice-Chair, Mr. Les Bird and Commissioner, Mr. Larry Cox.
Others in attendance: City Attorney, Clark Askins, Police Chief Richard Reff
and Director Civil Service, Robert Swanagan.
January 31, 2007 Meeting Minutes Approval:
The Commissioners reviewed the 1-31-07 Meeting Minutes. Motion was made by
Commissioner Larry Cox to accept the Meeting Minutes as written. The Motion
was seconded by Commissioner Les Bird. The motion carried.
Police Chief Reff status report:
Department Re-organization:
Chief Reff presented to the Commissioners his proposed Organizational Chart
as requested and reviewed the concept for the reorganization. Chief Reff
further advised that he would be presenting the concept to the City Council
during the Council Retreat. See attached.
Civil Service Rule Change:
Chief Reff presented the rule change for section 10.10 with the corrections
suggested by the Commission. This change would allow employees to file their
intent to take a promotional exam by Email to the Civil Service Director
Email Account. See Attached.
Promotion Examinations for Lieutenants and Sergeants rank:
The Promotional Examination for Sergeants is scheduled for Thursday, April
12, 2007 and the promotional Examination for Lieutenants is scheduled for
Friday, April 13, 2007. Both examinations will take place at the Fitness &
Recreational Center.
Police Entrance Examination Scheduled:
The Police Entrance Examination will be given at Sylvan Beach on Thursday,
May 24, 2007. The notice has been posted informing the public and potential
candidates of the test date and applications are being accepted. Those
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individuals that previously completed an application are being contacted and
given all relevant instructions about the examination.
Commission Comments:
The Commissioners were pleased with the reorganizational plan and looked
forward to take official action to endorse the additional position in the
fourth classification. They additionally approved the title change to
Captain.
Administrative Report:
None
Wi th there being no further business the meeting was adj ourned by Chairman
Keith Trainer at 5:10 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Swanagan, Director Civil Service
Approved this 26th day of April 2007.
Chairperson Keith Trainer /
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