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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020720 agenda AGENDA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Friday, February 7, 2020 3:30 PM Helling Conference Room (Lobby Conference Room) City Hall 410 E. Washington St. Iowa City, IA 1. Fix time and place for hearing of Terry Tack appeal 2. Procedural issues for upcoming hearing a. Advance information requests from Commission b. Issuance of subpoenas c. Sequestering of witnesses d. Use of court reporter e. Attorney for Commission f. Other matters 3. Police Chief Recruitment If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this program/event, please contact Karen Jennings, Human Resources at 319- 356-5025 or karen-jennings@iowa-city.org. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs. Date: February 6, 2020 To: Civil Service Commission From: Karen Jennings, Human Resources Administrator Re: Termination appeal hearing Police Officer Terry Tack has appealed the termination of his employment to this Commission. Pursuant to Iowa Code §400.23, the Commission shall, within ten days of the filing of the specification of charges, fix the time, place, and date of the hearing, which shall not be less than five nor more than twenty days after the Commission sets the hearing. The Commission shall also notify the parties in writing of the time and place so fixed, and the notice shall contain the specification of charges. To meet this provision, the hearing must be scheduled between February 12 through February 27, inclusive. Please review your availability during this timeframe in preparation for the February 7th meeting. City staff will be available at your February 7th meeting to discuss any other procedural matters related to this appeal. Thank you. Date: February 6, 2020 To: Civil Service Commission From: Karen Jennings, Human Resources Administrator Re: Police Chief Recruitment Police Chief Jody Matherly has announced his intention to retire in the coming weeks and, as a result, we must begin the selection process to hire his successor. Human Resources staff has consulted with the City Manager to discuss the most efficient and effective method for recruiting a new Police Chief and the following process is being recommended: 1. Recruitment information will be posted on a Police Chief Recruitment page on the City’s website and on the City’s job posting site and the position will be advertised through the following: a. International Association of Chiefs of Police b. Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police c. International City/County Management Association d. Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association e. National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Execs f. National Association of Women Law Enforcement Execs g. Iowa League of Cities h. Govtjobs.com i. City media release j. Email notification to the City job notification subscribers 2. A detailed recruitment brochure will be made available from Human Resources and the Police Chief recruitment webpage. All candidates will be required to complete online City of Iowa City employment application, a resume, and cover letter by the application deadline. We anticipate accepting application materials over an approximately 5-week period. 3. Following the deadline, candidate materials will be reviewed by Human Resources staff and the City Manager’s Office. Questionnaires will be sent to a selected group of applicants with a deadline for response. After reviewing the questionnaire responses, the City Manager will select a group of semi-finalist candidates. 4. A selection committee will be appointed by the City Manager. If the Commission wishes to be represented in the process, the Commission may appoint a member to the selection committee. Other City Manager appointees may include law enforcement professionals, community members, representatives from City Boards and Commissions and other stakeholder group representatives. This group may be split into two interview panels that will hold private interviews with each semi-finalist candidate. A community tour and discussion with a representative of the City Manager’s Office and a Council Member or two will also be conducted. After receiving feedback from those involved in the process, the City Manager will announce one or more finalist candidates. February 6, 2020 Page 2 5. Reference checks and criminal background checks will be completed at an appropriate time in the process and additional interviews and opportunity for public comment may be added. 6. The process will result in the creation of a recommended hiring list for Civil Service Commission certification from which the City Manager will make an appointment subject to City Council approval. We anticipate completing the process in time for a summer appointment, although timeframes are subject to change. Thank you.