Tumwater Civil Service Commission

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 organized under TMC 2.68, consists of three Mayor-appointed commissioners, that serve six-year terms. 

Powers and duties of the Commission include establishment and administration of Civil Service 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.

Staff Contact

Michelle Sutherland, Administrative Services Director, (360) 754-4122.

Civil Service Commission Meetings 

Meetings are tentatively scheduled for the second Thursday of each month in the Main Meeting Room at Tumwater City Hall, 555 Israel Road SW, Tumwater, WA  98501. Visit the City Calendar for the current meeting schedule.

Current & Past Meetings

For Meeting Agenda & Packet information please visit the City Meetings webpage.  For meeting records from prior years, search the Tumwater Records Center. 

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, email the City Clerk or call (360) 252-5488. For vision or hearing impaired services, please contact the Washington State Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1 (800) 833-6384. Email the City ADA Coordinator or call (360) 754-4128 for assistance.