Austin City Council is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the five-member Municipal Civil Service Commission, with the term extending through May 2027. The commission handles appeals on disciplinary actions involving non-exempt city of Austin employees, including suspensions, demotions and dismissals. Serving on the commission requires about 20 hours per month, with hearings typically lasting a full business day twice per month. Candidates must be Austin residents, qualified voters, and ideally have expertise in human resources, labor relations or employment law. Applications are open until filled, and interviews may be conducted by City Council’s Audit & Finance Committee. Interested applicants can apply online.
Chad Swiatecki is a 20-year journalist who relocated to Austin from his home state of Michigan in 2008. He most enjoys covering the intersection of arts, business and local/state politics. He has written... More by Chad Swiatecki