Civil Service Commission

Members

  • Darryl Elmore  
  • Troy Surber (Chair)
  • Richard Sussman 

 

Meetings

Meetings scheduled as needed. All meetings are open to the public and public comment is welcome. All scheduled meetings can be found on the Meeting Calendar and meeting agendas and minutes in the records and documents directory.

 

About the Committee

The Civil Service Commission administers the Civil Service system pursuant to state law and local Civil Service Rules for employees of the Police Department. This includes authorizing provisional appointments, approving changes to Civil Service Rules certifying employment lists, and establishing types of employment and promotional examinations. Eligibility requirements include United States citizenship, a minimum of three years as a City resident, and status as a registered voter in Jefferson County.

 

Public comment will be accepted through the Public Comment Submission form and will be included in the meeting record, provided submissions are received two hours before the start of each meeting.  Please submit public comment at Public Comment Submission (fillout.com). Persons wishing to mail in public comment can do so by sending comments to City Hall at 250 Madison Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368. Please make sure "Public Comment" is clearly visible as part of the document.