Civil Service Commission

Introduction

The City of Taylor Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission was established in 2004 in compliance with Chapter 143, as amended, of the Texas Local Government Code.

The Commission is responsible for adopting and maintaining local rules concerning hiring and promotional processes, serving as an appeal board for candidates and civil service employees in the Fire and Police Departments and for reviewing disciplinary appeals.

Commission Membership

Appointment: The City Manager appoints, and the City Council confirms the appointment of the 3 members of the Commission. The members elect one member to serve as Chairperson and one to serve as Vice Chairperson. Members serve staggered 3-year terms.

Members

Sacheen Yates, Chair
Appointments: July 2017, 2020
Term expires: July 2023

Mary Chapa, Vice Chair
Appointments: July 2004, 2006, 2009, 2012, 2015
Term expires: July 2021

Kimberly Hill, Commissioner
Appointment: July 2019
Term expires: July 2022

Rules and Regulations

• Chapter 143, Local Government Code - https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/LG/pdf/LG.143.pdf
• Click Here for the City of Taylor Civil Service Rules and Regulations
• Click Here for the Promotional Exam Appeals Procedure
• Click Here for the Promotional Exam Appeal Form

Notice of Exams

• Announcement
• Intent to Test form
• Firefighter/EMT Eligibility List 5.21.21

Join the Team

• Click Here for the Police Recruiting Page
• Click Here for the Fire Recruiting Page