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Functions, responsibilities, and upcoming meetings of the Civil Service Commission
Function and Authority
The Civil Service Commission is the policy making body for the merit system of the City of St. Louis. Article XVIII of the City Charter vests the Commission with responsibility for making rules and adjudicating appeals consistent with the provisions of Article XVIII. The Commission's duties are quasi-judicial, as well as quasi-legislative in nature.
The Civil Service Commission has the authority to adjudicate appeals from permanent City employees who believe they have been unfairly disciplined. Hearing Officers assist the Commission by conducting the appeals scheduled for formal hearing and the Commission reviews the proceedings of these hearings and renders a decision.
Notice: Appeals Procedure Adjusted During the COVID-19 Emergency
To help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, at this time the Civil Service Commission will accept appeals by email in addition to mail and facsimile. Appeals must be received by the Commission in a timely manner and must include the employee's signature. Further, the appeal must include the following:
- Employee name
- Job title
- Department/division
- Action Being Appealed (i.e. suspension (including dates of suspension), dismissal, disciplinary reduction in pay, etc.)
- Employee Address
- Employee Telephone Number
Appeals via email must be sent to mcclaina@stlouis-mo.gov.
Appeals sent by facsimile must be sent to the attention of Ashley McClain and sent to 314-622-3225.
Appeals may be mailed and should be addressed to:
Civil Service Commission 1114 Market Street, Room 700 St. Louis, MO 63101As noted all appeals must include the employee's signature, even if sent by email.
The business hours of the Department of Personnel are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All inquiries for assistance must be made via email or telephone. No services will be provided in person.
Please contact Ashley McClain at 314-622-3403 or mcclaina@stlouis-mo.gov. with any questions or if you need assistance.
Thank you
Commission Members
- Leo W. Donahue, Chairperson
- Steven M. Barney, Member
Commission Secretary
The Director of Personnel is the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission and is responsible for keeping minutes and records; conducting investigations and preparing reports for the Commission in matters under its consideration; and in all other proper ways facilitating the actions and proceedings for the Commission.
Richard Frank
Director, Personnel Department
(314) 622-4308
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Meeting Materials
Related Resources
Refer to the Civil Service Rules
Refer to the Administrative and Joint Regulations
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Contact Information
Email: mcclaina@stlouis-mo.gov
Phone:
(314) 622-3403
Fax:
(314) 622-3225
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Address:
1114 Market Street
, Room 700
Saint Louis, Missouri 63101
