Civil Service Commission

Appointed By: Mayor
Length of term: Six years
Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the small conference room at City Hall.

Duties:
Authorizes and approves recruitments and competitive testing to determine the relative qualifications of persons who seek employment in the Police and Fire Departments, and establishes eligibility and re-employment lists for various classes of positions.  May hear appeals of examinations, disciplinary actions, or other matters that may be referred to the Commission.  Administers Civil Service rules and regulations according to Title 41-RCW Washington State Law.  Approves lists of the most qualified applicants for entrance and promotional exams.

Important Links

  • To learn who currently serves on this board, please visit our Offices & People page.
    Under the “Office Search” box, type the name of the board you are looking for and press go.

  • Minutes for the Civil Service Commission can be requested through the Civil Service Commission Secretary at 442-5025.