Title
Consider appointment of Elizabeth Medina to the Personnel/Trial Board for a term to expire December 31, 2027, and confirmation of appointment by the City Manager of Elizabeth Medina to serve as a member of the City of Mesquite Firefighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission for a term to expire December 31, 2027.
Body
The City Charter, Article IX-A, establishes a three-member Personnel/Trial Board appointed by the City Council. Each member of the Board serves a three-year term.
Additionally, the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.006, establishes a three-member Civil Service Commission appointed by the City Manager and confirmed by the City Council. Members serve staggered three-year terms. By practice, the City appoints the same individuals to both the Personnel/Trial Board and the Civil Service Commission.
Commissioners/Board Members and their terms are as follows:
Position No. Appointee Original Appointment Date Term Expires
1 Vacant 12/31/2027
2 Patricia DeLaGarza 11/07/2019 12/31/2028
3 Yolanda Shepard 01/19/2021 12/31/2026
Recommended/Desired Action
City Manager Cliff Keheley is recommending the Council appoint Elizabeth Medina to serve on the Personnel/Trial Board for a term to expire December 31, 2027, who will also serve on the Civil Service Commission.
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Cliff Keheley
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Cliff Keheley