Each member of the Commission serves for a term of six years. The Civil Service Commission has three members. Each commission member must be a citizen of the United States and have been a resident of the City for at least three years immediately prior to appointment.
Jerry Anderson, Position 1 Term: January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2029
Jennifer Rayson, Position 2 Term: January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2024
Andrea Hanson, Position 3 Term: January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2026
Appointments to the commission are made by the Mayor, and the persons appointed are not subject to confirmation. Commission members serve without compensation, although they may have their expenses reimbursed.
The Civil Service Commission Duties
Adopts rules for the regulation of personnel matters within classified service that are consistent with state law
Provide and hold competitive tests to determine the qualifications of candidates
Provides the Police Chief with certified eligibility lists from which an individual may be hired and promoted
Gives practical tests to determine the capacity of persons examined to perform duties of the position sought
Upon request conduct investigations and prepare the report
Upon request, hears and determines appeals arising from applications, testing and promotional appointments.
Appoints an Executive Secretary
Approves minutes of meetings and keeps a record of proceedings
Reviews the creation, amendment, or discontinuance of classified positions
Performs its duties as imposed by Chapters 41.12 RCW for Police