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Seattle Municipal Archives Finding Aids

Civil Service Commission Minutes

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 1400-01

Scope and Contents note

Proceedings of the Commission including hearings, determinations, policy revisions, budget materials, correspondence, and other background documentation. Records from 2004-2006 are called Monthly Activity and include agendas, minutes, and case status reports.

Dates

  • Creation: 1979-2012

Creator

Conditions Governing Access note

Records are open to the public.

Historical Note

The Civil Service Commission was established in 1896 to oversee the Civil Service Department which administered the City's personnel system. In 1979 the City's personnel system was reorganized with the creation of a Personnel Department independent of the Commission. The Commission was reorganized with jurisdiction to hear employee appeals relating to demotions, terminations, suspensions, certain lay-offs, and violations of personnel rules. The Commission is comprised of three-members serving staggered three-year terms. One member is appointed by the mayor, one by the City Council, and one is elected by City employees.

Full Extent

1.6 Cubic Feet

Full Extent

12 digital files (1.92 MB)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Proceedings from Seattle Civil Service Commission meetings.

Related Materials

For minutes from earlier meetings, see record series 6010-01.

Associated Digital Files

Processing Note

Digital files have been combined into the pdf/a format for accessibility. Original functionality such as hyperlinks may not be available.

Title
Guide to the Seattle Civil Service Commission Minutes 1979-2009
Date
2022
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.
EAD Location
https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv265188

Repository Details

Part of the Seattle Municipal Archives Repository

Contact:
PO Box 94728
600 Fourth Avenue, Floor 3
Seattle 98124-4728 USA US