Civil Service Commissioner (Appointment)
About The Position
COMMISSIONER POWERS AND DUTIES: To conduct hearings for the purpose of reviewing disciplinary actions. Review is limited to suspensions, dismissals, and/or the demotion of employees covered by Civil Service under the Memphis City Charter. Commissioners have the power to administer oaths; subpoena and require the attendance of witnesses within the City of Memphis; have witnesses produce documents pertinent to the matters under review; and to examine said witnesses under oath in relation to matters under review. A Commissioner who is a licensed attorney, current or former judge, or person with prior experience as an administrative law judge for any local, state or federal agency is entitled to serve as a hearing officer. Hearing officers conduct hearings and may reverse or sustain the disciplinary action of the city.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed attorney
- Current or former judge
- Person with prior experience as an administrative law judge for any local, state or federal agency
Responsibilities
- Conduct hearings for the purpose of reviewing disciplinary actions
- Administer oaths
- Subpoena and require the attendance of witnesses within the City of Memphis
- Have witnesses produce documents pertinent to the matters under review
- Examine witnesses under oath in relation to matters under review
- Conduct hearings and may reverse or sustain the disciplinary action of the city (for licensed attorney, current or former judge, or person with prior experience as an administrative law judge)
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
