The Civil Service Commission plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity and fairness of the City’s public safety employment system. The Commission is composed of three community members, each appointed by the Mayor to serve six-year terms.

The Commission is responsible for:

• Overseeing the civil service system established by the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission, authorized under Chapter 12 of the City Code.

• Adopting, amending, and enforcing rules governing the appointment and employment of positions within the City’s public safety classification system.

• Certifying entrance and promotional eligibility lists for public safety positions.

Meeting Details:
The Civil Service Commission meets on an as-needed basis in the Law Library at City Hall (100 E. First Street, Grand Island, NE 68801). Meeting notices are published in the local newspaper. The City’s Human Resources Director serves as the recording secretary for the Commission.

Current Civil Service Commission Members:

• Paul Leeper, Chairman

• Steve Lamken

• Alan Joos

For more information about hearing procedures and rules, you can review the following resources:

• Nebraska State Statutes - Chapter 19

• Civil Service Rules and Regulations

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