Civil Service Commission

Meetings


  • As needed
  • City Hall
    3600 86th Street
    Urbandale, IA 50322

Members


  • Janet Trentmann
    Term expires: April 1, 2019
  • James Trotter
    Term expired: April 1, 2021
  • Stephen Eckley
    Term expires: April 1, 2021

Overview


The Civil Service Commission consists of 3 members who must be residents of Urbandale. Members are appointed by the Mayor, approved by the City Council and serve 4-year terms.

Areas of Focus


  • The commission's jurisdiction pertains to all full-time city employees, except the city's management team and staff members from the library and water utility
  • Establishes and protects the rights of Civil Service employees
  • Provides for the fair examination, promotion and judicial treatment of Civil Service employees