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Civil Service Commission
The City of Arlington Civil Service Commission consists of three members appointed by the Arlington City
Manager. The Commissioners serve staggered three-year terms with the term of one member expiring
each year. The Commission may, by majority, vote and make rules for the administration of the Texas Local
Government Code Chapter 143.
Pamela Roach
Chair
cindy dao
Vice Chair
Pete Jamieson
Commissioner
The Civil Service Director shall administer these (City of Arlington) Local Rules and
perform work incidental to the Civil Service System as required by the Commission.
All communications or requests to the Commission shall be made in writing to the
Director, who shall determine if the Commission has jurisdiction over the matter.
The Director shall also act as Secretary to the Commission. The Commission may
designate one or more person(s) as deputy secretaries of the Commission.
yoko matsumoto
director human resources
Civil Service - Year Two
It was a busy year for Arlington’s Civil Service Commission as two entry-level exams were conducted in
compliance with Chapter 143 and Local Rules. Separate exams were given for firefighter candidates and fire
inspector candidates. Both tests were conducted in order to fill expected vacancies in the Fire Department.
Additionally, there were four promotional exams conducted for the Fire Department’s Operations Division and
two promotional exams for the Prevention Division. The Commission held test question appeal hearings for
positions of Apparatus Operator and Lieutenant. Civil Service Local Rules adjustments were approved by the
Commission in February and July of 2019. The Commission’s first chair, Chaplain Richmond Stoglin's term
ended on June 26, 2019. Pamela Roach became the Commission’s next chair, while Cindy Dao was appointed
as new Commissioner on June 27, 2019.
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