Vicki Hatfield, Director
vhatfield@knoxvilletn.gov
Room 569, City County Building
865-215-2106
Fax: 865-215-4270
The Civil Service Merit Board (CSMB) ensure that the city adheres to merit system principles and practices in hiring and employee protections. The CSMB also hears appeals relative to any personnel action which the employee considers adverse to his or her position. This includes actions such as: suspensions, demotions, termination and other disciplinary action. The CSMB also provides for a grievance procedure and for equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
The CSMB meets as needed on the second Wednesday of each month in the City County Building. Individuals wishing to place items on the CSMB's agenda must submit a written request through the board's executive secretary/director by the first Wednesday of each month or one week prior to the CSMB meeting.
CSMB AGENDA
A meeting of the Civil Service Merit Board will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. There will be the capability for live viewing and live participation by the public. To live access and/or view the meeting, you must register in advance by going to HERE and providing your name and email address.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar for audible and/or live access by the public.
Agenda Packet:
Agenda
Factors for a Necessity Determination
HR Meeting Notes 3/17
HR Meeting Notes 3/31
March 10, 2021 Minutes Draft
Recording of the March 10, 2021 CSMB Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/lp-aLyxF1PY8zoWqS-itvZJ9mWg0OVFMaFCeKlO9Ox6lcPGNmxxgmF-QmbJLBUFI.iO6uLQED8M31EEIx Passcode: 5Q1T..4w
APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBERS
The Civil Service Merit Board consists of five members serving terms of five years each (overlapping). Members may serve only two terms consecutively. Nominations for vacancies are made by the Mayor and submitted to City Council for approval.
MEETINGS SCHEDULE
Board meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in Room 640 of the City County Building. Sometimes the board meets in Room 549. The City's calendar will designate which room.