Title
A Resolution Adopting the Rules and Procedures of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Colorado Springs, effective September 8, 2026
Presenter:
Heather Edwards, Police Deputy Chief
Danielle Delgado, Fire Department Human Resources Manager
Christie McCall, Litigation/Employment Division Senior Attorney
Blongshia Lindsay, Boards and Commissions Program Administrator
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Summary:
The Civil Service Commission, pursuant to City Charter, Article XIV, shall, with the approval of the Council, make such rules and regulations for the proper conduct of its business, as it shall find necessary or expedient. The Commission shall, among other things, classify employments for Civil Service Employees in the police and fire departments for open, competitive and free examinations as to fitness or other selection processes established by the Civil Service Commission as to fitness; for eligible lists from which vacancies shall be filled; for a period of probation before employment is made permanent; and for promotion on the basis of merit, experience and record. Pursuant to City Code ? 1.4.401, the Commission is empowered to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the employment, promotion, classification and conduct, both while on and off duty, of classified public safety employees of the City. The Commission is further authorized to provide penalties in the nature of suspension without pay, discharge, fine and reduction in grade or compensation for any classified employee's violation of any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant City Code
? 1.4.401(A).
Background:
The Civil Service Commission has been operating under Rules adopted in April 2023
Previous Council Action:
N/A
Financial Implications:
N/A
City Council Appointed Board/Commission/Committee Recommendation:
The proposed amendments were unanimously approved by the Civil Service Commission on June 15, 2026, following multiple public meetings regarding proposed changes.
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