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CivilServiceBoard | 2010-07-07 | 3 | City of Alameda Page 3 of 4 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting of July 7, 2010 Department establishes a list of eligibles for a position of only those who have been laid off and eligible for that position. This list is then certifies to the hiring department. Thus, keeping with the Civil Service process and also allowing for better tracking of these laid off employees who are eligible for reinstatement. 5-C Cell Phone Use - Legal Opinion Executive Secretary Willis referred the Board to the legal opinion letter included in their Board packet. Member McHugh asked about how this issue came about. Executive Secretary Willis stated that she did not know the origin of this legal opinion but was advised that this needed to be shared with all Boards. She stated that although the use of cell phones during a public meeting was not a violation of the Brown Act, that the use of a cell phone during a meeting could result in someone not being able to hear both sides of the conversation, thus possibly creating an issue for the public. The City Attorney wanted to make certain that the Boards were cognizant of this and for the Boards to be made aware so that they would be sensitive to the issue. Executive Secretary Willis pointed out to that this has not been an issue with the Civil Service Board and would not expect that it ever would be. Member Linda McHugh moved to accept the Regular Agenda Items. Member Batchelor seconded and the motion passed by a 4-0 vote. 6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT) There was no one present from the public. 7. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM BOARD) Vice President Horikoshi asked if the City contacted agencies such as the City of Oakland who were laying off police officers for the City's recruitment efforts. Executive Secretary Willis stated that she was not aware that we made special contact, however she did point out that these Oakland Police officers knew about our positions because many had applied for these positions. There was discussion that the next meeting of the Civil Service Board will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 beginning at 5:00 p.m. 8. CIVIL SERVICE BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF) Executive Secretary Willis restated the fact that Mr. Rocha's term had expired and that he was ineligible for reappointment to the Board. She stated that she tried to reach Mr. Rocha but had been unable to do so. She wanted to thank him for his service. The City Clerk will send a certificate of appreciation as well. Executive Secretary Willis told the Board that the City had contracted with an agency to redesign the City Website to make it more uniform between departments. She said that the information for the Civil Service Board would be there and would include the members as well as their respective terms of office and any contact information. She will keep the Board posted as to when the site will go live. Executive Secretary Willis also told the Board that the City now contracts with an organization known as CalOPPs for the City's application process. This Website was developed in Foster City for public agencies. It allows for applicants to set up profiles and | CivilServiceBoard/2010-07-07.pdf |