HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/20/1982 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES
MAY 20 , 1982
4 P.M.
Members Present : Braun , Eibey, Giesen and Ferguson
Others Present : Mogle , Rodemeyer, Kennedy , M. Temeyer and Burger
It was moved by Braun , seconded by Eibey to approve the minutes of the
April 29 , 1982 meeting. Motion carried.
Under old business , the Police Chief Selection Process was reviewed .
The panel of oral interviewers will consist of three (3) members . The
National League of Cities Consulting Service will provide assistance
during the recruiting stage. Depending on availability , the panel will
consist of Police Chief Harvey Miller ( Iowa City ) , John Schang (John
Deere ) , with the third member unknown . It was moved by Braun , seconded
by Eibey that the third panel be retained by the staff and should be a
capable and knowledgeable person suitable to the situation . Motion
carried.
Ads regarding the Police Chief opening are scheduled for publications
on May 23 and June 6 , 1982 in the following cities : Detroit ,
Minneapolis , St . Louis , Des Moines , Kansas City and Chicago. The
original time frame may be somewhat altered. The salary for the
position will be established by the Mayor and Council as a legislative
function.
Ferguson now absent.
Jim Rodemeyer , Assistant Personnel Director , distributed a survey which
was recently conducted regarding the establishment of police recruit
lists . Generally , all cities conduct the proceed differently. After
discussion , the Commission delayed further action on a police recruit
exam until after selection of a Police Chief. The existing recruit
list consists of one ( 1 ) person who is eligible for appointment until
September 16 , 1982. The Police Consultant may have specific
recommendations on the recruitment process . Discussion was briefly
held regarding changing the list eligibility from one ( 1 ) year to two
( 2) years . A decision will be forthcoming.
Vic Kennedy , Assistant City Attorney , reported that no action had yet
been taken on the Police Promotional suit since the last Commission
update.
The next meeting is scheduled for June 17 , 1982 at 4 p .m.
Under new business , Roger Mogle , Personnel Director, reported that he
had attended the International Personnel Association Regional
Conference on Civil Service and Collective Bargaining. Major
discussion at the conference involved the collective bargaining process
in relationship to the Civil Service Law. Due to uniqueness of having
both collective bargaining and Civil Service in Iowa , the conference
consensus was that continued work was needed to make the two ( 2)
compatable.
With no further business before the Commission , the meeting was
adjourned.
Michelle Temeyer
Deputy City Clerk