HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-066 Reappointment of BainesDate: July 24, 2020 Report No. 2020-066
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Reappointment of Commission John Baines as Civil Service Commissioner for another term
beginning on September 1, 2020, and ending on August 30, 2023.
BACKGROUND:
Police and Fire personnel of the City of Denton are governed by Chapter 143 of the Texas Local
Government Code and have been since the late 1940s. With the adoption of Chapter 143, the City
is required to implement a Civil Service Commission.
Chapter 143.006(b) of the Texas Local Government Code states, “The commission consists of
three members appointed by the municipality's chief executive and confirmed by the governing
body of the municipality. Members serve staggered three-year terms with the term of one member
expiring each year.”
Per Chapter 143.006(c), a person appointed to the Commission must:
1) be of good moral character;
2) be a United States citizen;
3) be a resident of the municipality who has resided in the municipality for more than three
years;
4) be over 25 years of age; and
5) not have held a public office within the preceding three years.
The current Commissioners are Darhyl Ramsey, John Baines, and Lilyan Prado-Carrillo.
Commissioner Ramsey has served on the Commission since August of 2004, Commissioner
Baines has served since August of 2017, and Commissioner Prado-Carrillo has served on the
Commission since September of 2018. Commissioner Baines term expires on August 30, 2020.
DISCUSSION:
John Baines has served diligently on the Civil Service Commission since August 2017.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the above information, City Manager Todd Hileman will be reappointing Mr. Baines as
Civil Service Commissioner for another term beginning September 1, 2020, and ending August 30,
2023, based on his experience and tenure.
STAFF CONTACT:
Tiffany Thomson, Director of Human Resources
(940) 349-7401
Stephanie Lang, Deputy Director of Human Resources/Director of the Civil Service Commission
(940) 349-8297
Date: July 24, 2020 Report No. 2020-066
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
Human Resources
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
1 hour