The April 11 meeting of the Tumwater Civil Service Commission is cancelled. The next meeting will be May 9, 2024. Information about how to attend meetings will be included in the meeting packet on the City Meetings webpage.

The Civil Service Commission meets on the second Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m.

The Tumwater Civil Service Commission is established by state statute under RCW 41.08, 41.12, to administer civil service law, which covers all full-time positions in the police and fire departments. The Civil Service Commission is organized under TMC 2.68, consists of three commissioners, appointed by the Mayor, serving six-year terms.  Powers and duties of the Commission include establishment and administration of rules and regulations in compliance with state law, and governing recruitment, testing, appointments, disciplinary actions, appeals and hearings. The major activity of the Commission relates to the administration of rules and examinations. Commissioners are required to have been residents of the City for a period of at least three years immediately preceding appointment.

The meeting agenda and supporting documents will be posted to the website by Friday afternoon. Contact Michelle Sutherland or call (360) 754-4128 with any questions about the agenda or upcoming meetings.

Accessibility & Accommodations

The City of Tumwater takes pride in ensuring that people with disabilities are able to take part in, and benefit from, the range of public programs, services, and activities offered by the City. To request an accommodation or alternate format of communication, please contact the City Clerk by calling (360) 252-5488 or email the City Clerk. For vision or hearing impaired services, please contact the Washington State Relay Services at 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 833-6384. To contact the City’s ADA Coordinator directly, call (360) 754-4128 or email the ADA Coordinator.