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CITY GOVERNMENT > ADVISORY BOARDS > CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Commission is an autonomous self-governing board that oversees the administration of the Fire Fighters and Police Officers Civil Service System for the City of San Benito. The Board is made up of three members, selected by the Mayor, and approved and appointed by the City Commission for 2 years terms. The members cannot be elected officials or city employees and are not paid for their services to the City of San Benito. The Board oversees the administration and management of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, which is the authority by which it exists. The Board ensures that the City and all civil service employees follow the rules and procedures as specified in Chapter 143, and reviews disciplinary action by department heads in both the Fire and Police Departments. The Board also has the authority to conduct investigations and inspections to ensure that Chapter 143 is being followed. The board meets as need (but at least quarterly) to review, approve, and conduct eligibility and promotional examinations, conduct disciplinary hearings and reviews, and update and revise local rules and procedures as needed for the good order and maintenance of the local system. The Civil Service Commission is assisted in it’s duties by the Civil Service Director and Assistant Civil Service Director, who are appointed by the Commission to serve as parliamentarian, secretary, record keeper, and test administrator, as well as the Board’s representative to all civil service employees, the City Administration, and the local community. Contact Info:Civil Service Director 401 N. Sam Houston |
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