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Approve a resolution confirming the appointment of Mitchell Kreindler to the Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel’s Civil Service Commission. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Human Resources Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
For More Information:
Matthew Chustz, Municipal & Civil Service Manager, 512-974-2859.
Additional Backup Information:
The Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Civil Service Commission has been established to ensure general compliance with applicable provisions of Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, the local Civil Service Rules established by the Commission, and any current agreements between the City of Austin and associations representing firefighters, police officers and emergency medical services personnel. The Commission may take action on matters related to promotion, appeals of promotional exams, suspension and termination as well as other matters regarding firefighters, police officers and emergency medical services personnel in accordance with the above-mentioned statutes, rules, and agreements.
Chapter 143.006 of the Texas Local Government Code provides that the City Manager will appoint three Commissioners for staggered terms. The appointment must be confirmed by the City Council. The municipality’s chief executive may reappoint a commission member to consecutive terms.
In accordance with applicable provisions of Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code, the City Manager has appointed Mitchell Kreindler to fill a vacancy on the Commission created when a current commissioner did not seek reappointment after the expiration of their term. The City Council is respectfully requested to confirm the appointment of Mitchell Kreindler to the Firefighters’, Police Officers’ and Emergency Medical Services Personnel Civil Service Commission for a term of November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2027. Mitchell Kreindler meets the statutory prerequisites for appointment to the position.
Attachments: Resume & Application.