Municipality of Bethel Park
Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is a three-member volunteer Board appointed by Municipal Council to serve three-year terms.  The purpose of the Bethel Park Civil Service Commission and its duties, which are illustrative and not exhaustive, include the following:

The Civil Service Commission shall conduct interviews for selection and ranking for recommendations to the Council for vacancies in the Police Department.  The Commission shall conduct tests for promotions within the Police Department.  The Civil Service Commission shall prepare procedures for the selection of persons to fill vacancies, for promotions and for the discipline of civil service employees.

Grant a hearing to any civil service employee who has been suspended, removed or reduced in rank, upon the request of said civil service employee, in accordance with law and as provided in Subsection A above.

Render a decision on every appeal brought before it within 30 days of the receipt of the hearing transcript, which shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Adopt rules and procedures, which shall govern appeals, and the length of suspension.

Conduct tests for civil service employees and provide an eligibility list to the Council to fill vacancies.

Conduct tests for civil service employees and prepare a list to the Council for promotions.

Provide to the Council recommendations for changes to the rules and regulations concerning the hiring and promotions of civil service employees in the Police Department for consideration and implementation, as the Council deems appropriate. 

 

The Civil Service Commission meets only as necessary.