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A G E N D A
Regular Meeting
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December 1, 2003
Room 400, City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
Order of Business
2:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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CONSENT AGENDA
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REGULAR AGENDA
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- Possible Closed Session on Item #11
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SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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ADJOURNMENT
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NOTICE OF COMMISSION HEARING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The Civil Service Commission office is located at, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720, San Francisco, CA 94102. The telephone number is (415) 252-3247. The fax number is (415) 252-3260 and the web address is www.sfgov.org/civil_service/. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Policy Requiring Written Reports
It is the policy of the Civil Service Commission that all items appearing on its agenda be supported by a written report prepared by Commission or departmental staff. All documents referred to in any Agenda Document are posted adjacent to the Agenda, or if more than one (1) page in length, available for public inspection and copying at the Civil Service Commission office. Reports from City and County personnel supporting agenda items are submitted in accordance with the procedures established by the Executive Officer. Reports not submitted according to procedures, in the format and quantity required, and by the deadline, will not be calendared.
- Policy on Written Submissions by Appellants
All written material submitted by appellants to be considered by the Commission in support of an agenda item shall be submitted to the Commission office, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fourth (4th) business day preceding the Commission meeting for which the item is calendared (ordinarily, on Tuesday). An original and nine (9) copies on 8 ½-inch X 11 inch paper, three-hole punched on left margin, and page numbered in the bottom center margin, shall be provided. Written material submitted for the Commission’s review becomes part of a public record and shall be open for public inspection.
- Policy and Procedure for Postponement
A request for a postponement (continuance) to delay an item to another meeting may be directed to the Commission Executive Officer by telephone or in writing. Before acting, the Executive Officer may refer certain requests to another City official for recommendation. Telephone requests must be confirmed in writing prior to the meeting. Immediately following the “Announcement of Changes” portion of the agenda at the beginning of the meeting, the Commission will consider a request for a postponement that has been previously denied.
- Policy and Procedure on Hearing Items Out of Order
Requests to hear items out of order are to be directed to the Commission President at the beginning of the agenda. The President will rule on each request. Such requests may be granted with mutual agreement among the affected parties.
- Procedure for Commission Hearings
All Commission hearings on disputed matters shall conform to the following procedures: The Commission reserves the right to question each party during its presentation and, in its discretion, to modify any time allocations and requirements.
If a matter is severed from the Consent Agenda or the Ratification Agenda, presentation by the opponent will be for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes and response by the departmental representative for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes.
For items on the Regular Agenda, presentation by the departmental representative for a maximum time of five (5) minutes and response by the opponent for a maximum time limit of five (5) minutes.
For items on the Separations Agenda, presentation by the department followed by the employee or employee’s representative shall be for a maximum time limit of ten (10) minutes for each party unless extended by the Commission. Each presentation shall conform to the following:
- Opening summary of case (brief overview);
- Discussion of evidence;
- Corroborating witnesses, if necessary; and
- Closing remarks.
The Commission may allocate five (5) minutes for each side to rebut evidence presented by the other side.
- Policy on Tape Recording of Commission Meetings
As provided in the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance, all Commission meetings are tape-recorded. These tape recordings of open sessions are available for public review starting on the day after the Commission meeting in the Commission office between 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Speaking before the Civil Service Commission
Speaker cards are not required. The Commission will take public comment on all items appearing on the agenda at the beginning of each meeting at the time the item is heard and prior to the Commission taking any action on the item. The Commission will take public comment on matters not on the Agenda, but within the jurisdiction of the Commission during the “Requests to Speak” portion of the regular meeting. Maximum time will be three (3) minutes.
- Policy on use of Cell Phones, Pagers and Similar Sound-Producing Electronic Devices at and During Public Meetings
The ringing and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
Information on Disability Access
The Civil Service Commission normally meets in Room 400 (Fourth Floor) City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place. However, meetings not held in this room are conducted in the Civic Center area. City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The closest accessible BART station is the Civic Center, located 2 ½ blocks from City Hall. Accessible MUNI lines serving City Hall are 47 Van Ness Avenue, 9 San Bruno and 71 Haight/Noriega, as well as the METRO stations at Van Ness and Market and at Civic Center. For more information about MUNI accessible services, call (415) 923-6142. Accessible curbside parking has been designated at points in the vicinity of City Hall adjacent to Grove Street and Van Ness Avenue.
The following services are available on request 48 hours prior to the meeting; except for Monday meetings, for which the deadline shall be 4:00 p.m. of the last business day of the preceding week. For American Sign Language interpreters or the use of a reader during a meeting, a sound enhancement system, and/or alternative formats of the agenda and minutes, please contact the Commission office to make arrangements for the accommodation. Late requests will be honored, if possible.
Individuals with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities should call our ADA coordinator at (415) 252-3254 or (415) 252-3247 to discuss meeting accessibility. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate such people, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
Know your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San FranciscoAdministrative Code)
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, or to obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance, contact Donna Hall, Administrator of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 409, San Francisco, CA 94102-4683 at (415) 554-7724, by fax: (415) 554-7854, by e-mail: Donna.Hall@sfgov.org, or on the City’s website at www.sfbos.org/sunshine.
San FranciscoLobbyist Ordinance
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance (San Francisco Administrative Code Sec. 16.520 – 16.534) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102, telephone (415) 581-2300, fax (415) 581-2317 and web site http://www.sfgov.org/ethics/.
City and County of San Francisco
Civil Service Commission
Agenda for Regular Meeting
December 1, 2003
2:00 p.m.
ITEM NO.
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(1)
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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Commissioner Alicia D. Becerril
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Commissioner Donald A. Casper
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Commissioner Morgan R. Gorrono
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Commissioner Thomas T. Ng
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Commissioner Linda Richardson
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(2)
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS APPEARING ON THE AGENDA
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(3)
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES– Action Item
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Regular Meeting of November 17, 2003
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Recommendation:
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Approve.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Announcement of changes to agenda
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Other announcements
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RATIFICATION AGENDA
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All matters on the Ratification Agenda are considered by the Civil Service Commission to be non-contested and will be acted upon by a single vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a request is made; in which event, the matter shall be removed from the Ratification Agenda and considered as a separate item. Each individual addressing the Commission will be limited to a maximum time limit of five minutes for all items severed from the Ratification Agenda.
Copies of all staff reports and materials being considered by the Civil Service Commission are available for public view 72 hours prior to the Civil Service Commission meeting and are located in the Civil Service Commission office at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720,, San Francisco, CA 94102.
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Review of request for approval of proposed personal services contracts.
(File No. 0792-03-8) – Action Item
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PSC#
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Department
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Amount
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Type of Service
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Type of Approval
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Duration
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4045-03/04
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Arts
Commission
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$800,000
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Will design, fabricate and transport artwork for San Francisco International Airport.
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Regular
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07/10/07
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4046-03/04
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Telecommunications &
Information Services
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$750,000
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Will assist existing cabling staff during periods of heavy workload and perform basic telecommunications wiring and cabling work for different installation types.
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Regular
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09/30/05
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4047-03/04
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Office of
Contract
Administration
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$8,000,000
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Will provide as needed information technology consulting services including project management; software development and programming; system design and integration and training.
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Regular
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12/31/06
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Recommendation of
the Human Resources Director:
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Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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CONSENT AGENDA
All matters on the Consent Agenda considered by the Civil Service Commission will be acted upon by a single vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a request is made; in which event, the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item. Each individual addressing the Commission will be limited to a maximum time limit of five minutes for all items severed from the Consent Agenda.
Copies of all staff reports and materials being considered by the Civil Service Commission are available for public view 72 hours prior to the Civil Service Commission meeting and are located in the Civil Service Commission office at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720,, San Francisco, CA 94102.
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Proposed Amendments to Civil Service Commission Rule Series 05.12.2 – Appeals - Compensation Matters. (File No. 0793-03-5) - Action Item
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November 7, 2003:
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Post for adoption.
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Recommendation:
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Adopt.
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Request to extend Volume I - Civil Service Commission Rule 113 - Certification of Eligibles, Article II, Section 113.2.2 - Expansion of Certification Rules. (File No. 0794-03-5) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Direct the Civil Service Commission Executive Officer to post for adoption the recommendation of the Human Resources
Director to extend Rule 113, Section 113.2.2 for an additional six months, through June 30, 2004, upon agreement with the affected employee organizations.
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Request to extend Volume IV- Civil Service Commission Rule 413 - Certification of Eligibles, Article II, Section 413.2.2 - Expansion of Certification Rules. (File No. 0795-03-5) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Direct the Civil Service Commission Executive Officer to post for adoption the recommendation of the Director of Transportation to extend Rule 413, Section 413.2.2 for an additional six months, through June 30, 2004, upon agreement with the affected employee organizations.
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Appeal by John Bowman of the decision of the Human Resources Director to reject Mr. Bowman’s self-certification on meeting the qualifications for positions with the special condition requiring verifiable and recent assistant level experience in the use of PeopleTools, including application designer, query, SQR, PeopleCode, and business process design (ISHRMS06). (File No. 0475-03-4) – Action Item
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September 15, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 6, 2003 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
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October 6, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of October 20, 2003 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
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October 20, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of November 17, 2003 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
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November 17, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of December 1, 2003 at the request of the Department of Human Resources.
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Recommendation:
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Off calendar.
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REGULAR AGENDA
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Copies of all staff reports and materials being considered by the Civil Service Commission are available for public view 72 hours prior to the Civil Service Commission meeting and are located in the Civil Service Commission office at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 720,
San Francisco, CA 94102.
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Reconsideration of the request for approval of proposed personal services contract. (File No. 0729-03-8) – Action Item
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PSC#
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Department
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Amount
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Type of Service
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Type of Approval
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Duration
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4041-03/04
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Public Utilities Commission (Water)
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$150,000
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Will monitor and analyze policy, regulatory and legislative developments and issues
affecting the City’s interests in water, energy, wastewater (sewage treatment), natural
resources and such other areas; and represent the City before Legislature.
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Regular
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11/01/04
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November 3, 2003:
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(1) Postpone PSC #4041-03/04 to the meeting of November 17, 2003 at the request of the Public Utilities Commission.
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(2) Request to reconsider action to postpone PSC #4041-03/04. (Vote of 4 to 0) Pat Martel, General Manager
Public Utilities Commission spoke after the vote to reconsider the action to postpone.
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(3) Adopt Human Resources Director’s report on PSC #4041-03/04. Notify the offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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Recommendation of
the Executive Officer and the Human
Resources Director:
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(1) Reconsider action of November 3, 2003 approving
PSC # 4041-03/04;
(2) Adopt Human Resources Director’s report. Notify the
offices of the Controller and the Purchaser.
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Proposed draft amendments to Civil Service Commission Rules applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San Francisco Police Department – Volume II - Rule 203 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy; Rule 209 - Position Classification and Related Rules; Rule 210 - Police Examination Qualifications and Applicants; Rule 211 – Examinations; Rule 212 - Eligible Lists – Police Department; Rule 213 - Certification of Eligibles – Police Department. (File No. 0796-03-5) – Discussion & Possible Action Item
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Recommendation:
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(1) Open for discussion
(2) Post Proposed Amendments at the Regular Meeting of the Civil Service Commission on December 15, 2003 for meet and confer.
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A. Vote on whether to hold closed session to confer with the designated
labor negotiator, San Francisco Administrative Code 67.10 (e) –
ACTION ITEM
1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Discussion and possible action Item)
California Government Code Sec. 54957.6(a),
San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(e)
Kate Favetti, Executive Officer/Labor Negotiator, CSC
Organization: San Francisco Police Officers Association
Anticipated issue under negotiation:
Volume II – Rules Applicable to the Uniformed Ranks of the San
Francisco Police Department:
- Rule 203 - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- Rule 209 - Position Classification and Related Rules
- Rule 210 - Police Examination Qualifications and Applicants
- Rule 211 – Examinations; Rule
- Rule 212 - Eligible Lists – Police Department
- Rule 213 - Certification of Eligibles – Police Department
B. Reconvene in open session:
1. Vote to elect whether to disclose any or all discussions held in
closed session (San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12
(a) (Action Item)
(12)
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Appeal by Berton YaoWong of the background rejection for Transit Operator (Job Code 9163) Eligibility List #172. (File No. 0713-02-4) – Action Item
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Recommendation of the Director of Transportation:
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Deny the appeal; sustain the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s decision not to lift Mr. Wong’s background waiver at this time.
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Appeal by Pierre Romain of the background rejection for Police Officer (Job Code Q - 2) San Francisco Police Department. (File No. 0568-03-4) – Action Item
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November 17, 2003:
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Postpone to the meeting of December 1, 2003 at the request of President Morgan R. Gorrono.
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Recommendation:
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Deny the appeal by Pierre Romain. Adopt the Human Resources Director’s report.
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Preliminary Work Plan – Salary Setting for the City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors, effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2009 in accordance with Charter Section 2.100. (File No. 0797-03-1) – Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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EMPLOYEE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
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SPECIAL ATTENTION - APPELLANTS APPEARING ON THE SEPARATIONS AGENDA
As soon after 2:00 p.m. as practical, a roll call will be held of the names of persons appearing on the Employee Separations Agenda to ascertain who is present for hearing. Please respond as your name is called. Your case will be heard by the Commission in the order it appears on the Agenda unless the President grants a request to be heard out of order. The Commission will take immediate action during the roll call for those persons not in attendance.
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Determination of future employability: Post retirement of permanent civil service appointment of Larry Prosper, Institutional Police Sergeant (Job Code 8205) Department of Public Health. (File No. 0534-03-7) - Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Cancel any current examination and eligibility status; No
future employment with the City and County of San Francisco.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT
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Report on Supplemental Budget Request for Payment of Outside Legal Counsel. (File No. 0811-03-1) – Action Item
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Recommendation:
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Open for discussion.
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REQUEST TO SPEAK ON ANY MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
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(18)
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ADJOURNMENT
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