Collection: Civil Service Commission Findings | ArchivesSpace Public Interface

Scope and Contents Note

Decisions on appeals brought before the Civil Service Commission. Case documents may include findings of fact, conclusions, and the commission's order on whether the original decision should be sustained or overturned. Arranged by case number, which were assigned chronologically.

Dates

Creation: 1979-1996

Creator

Seattle (Wash.). Civil Service Commission (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

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 Cityâs personnel system. In 1979 the Cityâs 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.