Civil Service Board

Meetings

• 6:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday each month

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

The Civil Service Board consists of 5 members, appointed as follows:

• 2 members are elected by secret ballot of all regular employees of the city, who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement
• 2 members are appointed by the City Commission
• 1 member is recommended by the city manager. 

Each term of office is two (2) years. 

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a resident of Oakland Park and registered voter of Broward County.
• Advocate the application of merit principles for public employment.
• Not be a city employee, city elected official, or be a relative, as defined by section 116.11, Florida Statues, of any city employee or city elected official.

Duties

• To advise the City Manager and City Commission on personnel matters;
• To hear appeals of employees who wish to grieve a decision of their supervisors.

Authority

The authority of the Civil Service Board is outlined in Ordinance Section 2-91.