City seeking Civil Service Commission applicants

City seeking Civil Service Commission applicants

Published on July 06, 2022

The City of Fort Worth is seeking applications from qualified individuals to serve on the three-member Civil Service Commission.

The commission was established to develop and enforce rules regarding selection of employees, plus advancement, benefits and conditions of employment for Fort Worth police officers and firefighters.

The City Council confirms the appointment of potential commissioners recommended by the city manager. The commission includes three members serving staggered three-year terms beginning Oct. 1 until a successor is appointed. There are no term limits.

Commission members must successfully pass a criminal history and background check.

The time commitment for commission business varies, but is typically one hour a month. Regular meetings are held monthly on the fourth Wednesday at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex, 505 W. Felix St.

The City Council is looking for the following qualities for appointees to the Civil Service Commission:

• City of Fort Worth resident.
• Qualified voter in Fort Worth.
• Experience or knowledge about human resources or labor relations.
• Experience or knowledge in labor and employment law.

Under Texas Local Government Code section 143.006, a civil service commissioner for the City of Fort Worth must:

• Be of good moral character.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Be a resident of Fort Worth for at least the last three years.
• Be over 25 years old.
• Not have held a public office within the preceding three years.

Interested applicants may complete a City of Fort Worth Boards and Commissions application online.

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