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Resolution

NO. 48

A Resolution appointing a member to the Civil Service Commission

BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN - 2/7/2017

Resolved by the Commission of the City of Battle Creek:

 

That Al Giguere, 246 South 21st Street, is appointed to the Civil Service Commission as the City Representative with a term ending 12-31-2022.









I, Victoria Houser, City Clerk of the City of Battle Creek, hereby certify the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by the Battle Creek City Commission at a Regular meeting held on February 7, 2017.


Victoria Houser


Battle Creek City Commission
2/7/2017
Action Summary

Staff Member: Victoria Houser 
Department:City Clerk 
SUMMARY 
A Resolution appointing a member to the Civil Service Commission
BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS
None.

HISTORY, BACKGROUND and  DISCUSSION

Effective January 23, 2017, Judy Mudge resigned as the City Representative on the Civil Service Commission.  

 

The Civil Service Commission meets monthly and provides a civil service system for the hiring and promotion of all full-time positions in the Fire Department.


DISCUSSION OF THE ISSUE

POSITIONS

Pursuant to Act 78, Section 38.502(2): "The Civil Service Commission shall consist of 3 members, 1 of whom shall be appointed by the principal elected officer of the city, village, or municipality with the approval of the legislative body; and he shall serve for a period of 6 years from the date of his appointment. ... Thereafter all appointments shall be made for a period of 6 years each; each commissioner to serve until his successor is appointed and qualified by the appointing power hereinbefore designated." Appointees must be a United States citizen, live within the city for 1 year, and live in the county for a period of at least 3 years preceding such appointment.

 

Al Giguere served the City from 1997 to 2011, first as Rehab Coordinator, then as Community Development Supervisor.   Mr. Giguere's experience and city knowledge will be very beneficial to the Civil Service Commission.


ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
Giguere_application.pdfBoard & Commission Application - Giguere
2017_Commission_Terms.pdf2017 Commission Terms