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Discussion of the Civil Service Commission's Role Regarding Labor Relations including Disciplinary Appeals and Grievances
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Meeting Date: October 5, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Serena Wright-Black/Human Resources
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (Email) Civil Service Commission Meeting (09/29/16); (Email) All City Staff (09/29/16)
Department Approval: Serena Wright-Black, Director of Administrative Services (09/29/16)
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BACKGROUND
The purpose of this agenda item is to convene a discussion regarding the Civil Service Commission's authority and responsibility pertaining to labor relations, specifically appeals and grievances. Several years have passed since the Commission last discussed its role in the City and the current commissioners did not have the benefit of those past discussions.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission (CSC) is charged with specific powers and duties codified in the Civil Service Rules (CSR) and the Culver City Municipal Code (CCMC). CCMC ? 3.03.100 provides the CSC with the following powers and duties:
A. Act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters pertaining to the Civil Service System;
B. Hear appeals or grievances of any officer or employee under the Civil Service System who is suspended, demoted or removed and report in writing its findings and conclusions;
C. Examine witnesses under oath and compel their attendance or the production of evidence before it by subpoenas issued in the name of the City and attested by the City Clerk; and
D. Recommend new or amended Civil Service Rules consistent with the City Charter and Civil Service System, holding public hearings thereon before presentation to City Council for approval.
E. Periodically, at the dis...
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