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CivilServiceBoard | 2008-07-02 | 2 | City of Alameda Page 2 of 4 Civil Service Board Agenda Regular Meeting of April 2, 2008 Journey Lineworker 1/31/2008 208-05 Office Assistant 6/20/2007 207-39 Planning Services Manager 9/19/2007 207-48 Public Safety Dispatcher (Entry) 6/28/2007 207-28 Sales and Service Supervisor 6/7/2007 207-23 Senior Account Clerk 5/10/2007 207-21R Senior Electrical Engineer 11/13/2007 207-10PR Board Member McHugh asked why the Police Officer positions were on the extended list. Executive Secretary Willis explained that they are old recruitments which were created under the old process and will eventually fall off. Board President Rich stated that he is aware of the City's budget problems and asked whether the new budget included cuts to positions. Executive Secretary Willis stated that there were some vacant positions that were either unfunded or eliminated, but that they are not tied to the budget because there is no money tied to them. Board President Rich then asked if the City was in a hiring freeze. Executive Secretary Willis explained that the 2008/09 budget passed and because of this the City is able to fill budgeted positions. She also stated that two positions were eliminated that had people in them, and those people then exercised their bumping rights. Because of this, two probationary employees lost their jobs in the budget process. Member Horikoshi moved to accept the consent calendar, Member Peeler seconded and carried by a 4 - 0 vote. 5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS 5-A Activity Report - Period of March 1, 2008 - May 31, 2008 Board President Rich asked whether any of the separations were disciplinary. Executive Secretary Willis stated that a Senior Clerk was released from probation. 5-B Civil Service Ordinance - Revision Executive Secretary Willis stated that Section 2, Merit Principal 3 had been modified to change "physical handicap" to "disability". She then explained that the revised Ordinance will be placed on the agenda for the August 29, 2008 City Council meeting if the Board approves. Board Member McHugh moved to approve the changes, Member Peeler seconded and carried by a 4-0 vote. 5-C Rules Review- Language Board Member Peeler stated, that she would like clarification regarding Article VII, Section 2. Executive Secretary Willis explained that a person may be added to the eligibility list for the same position from which they were layed off within one year. Jill Kovacs clarified that a person may be reinstated and reemployed within a total of 12 months. Board Member Peeler asked for an example of what an apprenticeship program is. Executive Secretary Willis stated that the City has a four year program for Apprentice Lineworker. Board Member McHugh asked whether or not the Fire Department has a training program. Executive Secretary Willis stated that Fire Fighters go through the Fire Academy as full-time employees. Board Member McHugh moved to accept the Civil Service Rules, Member Peeler seconded and carried by a 4-0 vote. | CivilServiceBoard/2008-07-02.pdf |