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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 1 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 / ./" . 1(~1~ th pV/tL 1-' rf 2