City council asking people to apply to Municipal Civil Service Commission
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin City Council is once again seeking applicants for the city’s Municipal Civil Service Commission (MCS Commission), which serves as the ruling body on appeals of disciplinary actions by covered City of Austin employees.
The applications will be reviewed for an unexpired term (ending May 2027) and may also be considered for a full three-year term that will run through May 2028.
The commission consists of five members. There is currently one vacancy and two terms will be ending soon.
Time commitment for the commission varies but the city council said it’s typically around 20 hours per month, with hearings scheduled twice per month and typically lasting an entire business day.
Commissioners serve on a voluntary basis. Applications will remain open until positions have been filled.
The city council also put out a call for applicants in October. It’s not clear if the current positions the council is seeking applicants for are the same as the ones it was trying to fill in October.
The MCS Commission was approved by Austin voters in November 2012 and was created by an amendment to the City Charter.
The city council said it is looking for the following qualities for appointees to the Municipal Civil Service Commission:
- City of Austin resident.
- Qualified voter of the City.
- Preferred experience or knowledge of the administration of human resources or labor relations.
- Preferred experience or knowledge in labor/employment law.
The following persons may not be appointed to the Board:
- A person who is registered or required to register as a lobbyist under Chapter 4-8 of the City Code.
- Current City of Austin employees.
Interested applicants can apply online.
