The Civil Service Commission of the City of Santa Fe will adopt rules, conduct investigations and inspections, and hear appeals for police personnel in accordance with Municipal Civil Service Act covered under Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. Members of the Committee will serve staggered three year terms, as appointed. The commission will meet at least once a year and then as needed. In accordance with Chapter 143, members will be appointed by the City Manager and confirmed by the City Council.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Must be of good moral character
Must be a United States citizen.
Must be a resident of the City of Santa Fe for more than three years.
Must be over twenty-five (25) years of age.
Must not have held a public office within the preceding three years.
Present Commission Members:
Chairperson Chris Harrison - term expires June 2027
Vice-Chairperson Kathlynn Joel-Reich - term expires June 2025
Commissioner Craig Fos - term expires June 2026
There is currently a vacancy on the Civil Service Commission for an unexpired term to expire in June 2026. Please contact the City Secretary with any questions by calling (409) 925-6412 or by emailing citysecretary [at] santafetx.gov (citysecretary[at]santafetx[dot]gov). Click below for the application or you may pick up an application at Santa Fe City Hall during normal business hours.
Agendas & Minutes
Meetings of the Commission are scheduled by the Civil Service Director, Tiffany Gerhardt, as necessary for the transaction of the Commission's business.
Please visit the Agenda and Minutes section under the Government tab to review agendas or minutes.
The application to become a board member is posted at the bottom of this screen.