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CivilServiceBoard | 2018-01-03 | 5 | City of Alameda Page 5 Civil Service Board Minutes Regular Meeting January 3, 2018 9/12/17 Public Works Maintenance Worker I 9/22/17 Public Works Traffic Signal Maintenance Technician 10/3/17 Police Police Officer 10/5/17 Finance Intermediate Clerk 10/7/17 AMP Meter Reader 10/26/17 Community Development Administrative Technician I 10/28/17 AMP Assistant General Manager - Engineering & Operations 11/1/17 AMP System Operator 5-B. Correction in Article VIII Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules Vice President Malloy moved to accept the correction to the Civil Service Rules. Motion was seconded by Member Brandt, which was passed by a 3-0 vote. 6. GENERAL DISCUSSION OF CIVIL SERVICE RULES Member Nolan asked for clarification on the Civil Service Rules Section 1e of Article VII where it describes that those in a police academy or apprenticeship program may be placed on an eligible list by the HR Director. HR Director Bronstein explained that Police Officer Recruit is a part-time classification. Once the academy is completed in six (6) months, they are moved into the full-time Police Officer position without a new recruitment. HR Director Bronstein continued to explain that Firefighters are initially hired in a full-time Firefighter position while attending the academy. She also explained that apprentices are hired full-time then moved up. For example once the four (4) year apprenticeship program for an Apprentice Lineworker is completed, they are moved into the Lineworker classification. Vice President Malloy stated that addressing updates and questions on the Civil Service Rules may require several sessions. HR Director Bronstein agreed that it will be beneficial to go piece by piece over multiple meetings so staff can go back and work on the revisions and ultimately put together a final packet for Council approval. Article I Section 2 - Vice President Malloy noted that Military or Veterans status was not listed. HR Director Bronstein agreed it was important update the language in accordance with the law. Article II Section 1 - Vice President Malloy suggested update the language "salary increase" and perhaps changing it to "increase in compensation pay" or "increase in wage rate" because there are salaried and hourly paid employees. Article II Section 3 - Vice President Malloy asked for clarification if appointments are formerly made by Council. HR Director answered that Council approves the funding of the position and the City Manager signs off on all the hires. Article II Section 9 - Vice President Malloy would like to see a definition distinguishing "employee" and "Civil Service Employee". She also asked what makes someone "legally | CivilServiceBoard/2018-01-03.pdf |