Civil Service Board
The Civil Service Board for the City of Tacoma extends Civil Service protections and coverage to the majority of the City’s work force.
Duties and Responsibilities
Powers and duties consist of making revisions to the Civil Service Rules, also known as Personnel Rules, advising City Council and other officials on Civil Service and personnel matters, investigating conditions of employment in Civil Service, conducting appeal hearings on suspensions of more than 30 days, demotions, or terminations, and hearing complaints regarding Civil Service rules.
Membership
The Civil Service Board consists of three members elected by the registered voters of the city, one member is elected by classified employees in the City’s work force, and one member is appointed by management. Civil Service Board Members are required to live within the city limits and must be a qualified voter during their entire term.
The Board is a quasi-judicial body.
Board Members
Myrah Ballentine – Position 3
Eric Hansen – Chairperson & Position 1
Steve Klein – Management Representative
Dan Sexton – Position 2
Koree Wick – Vice Chairperson & Employee Representative
Staff Support
The Civil Service Board is staffed by the Human Resources Department.
Civil Service Board Agendas and Minutes
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Meeting Dates Agendas Minutes Audio Recordings Study Session Audio January 2, 2025 Agenda February 6, 2025 Canceled March 6, 2025 Agenda -
Meeting Dates Agendas Minutes Audio Recordings Study Session Audio January 4, 2024 Agenda  Minutes Audio Study Session Audio February 1, 2024 Agenda Minutes Audio Study Session Audio  February 8, 2024 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes Audio  n/a February 22, 2024 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes Audio  n/a February 29, 2024 Special Meeting Agenda Minute Audio  n/a March 7, 2024 Agenda Minutes Audio Study Session Audio March 14, 2024 Special Meeting Agenda Minutes Audio n/a March 28, 2024 Special Meeting Agenda Audio n/a April 4, 2024 Agenda Audio n/a April 11, 2024 Special Meeting Agenda Audio n/a April 25, 2024 Canceled n/a n/a n/a May 2, 2024 Agenda Audio n/a May 9, 2024 Special Meeting Agenda Audio n/a June 6,2024 Agenda Audio Study Session Audio July 4, 2024 Canceled n/a n/a n/a August 1, 2024 Agenda Audio
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n/a September 5, 2024 Agenda Audio n/a October 3, 2024 Agenda Audio n/a November 7, 2024 Agenda Audio December 5, 2024 Canceled -
Meeting Dates Agendas Minutes Audio Recordings January 5, 2023February 2, 2023No QuorumFebruary 13, 2023March 2, 2023April 6, 2023No MeetingMay 4, 2023June 1, 2023July 6, 2023No meetingJuly 13, 2023August 3, 2023September 7, 2023October 5, 2023October 25, 2023November 2, 2023December 7, 2023
Forms and Information
Meeting Information
Staff Liaison
Wendy Hobson, Civil Service Board Coordinator