City Council

20. 24-53103 Recommendation to request Mayor to convene Charter Amendment Committee of\nthe City Council on June 11, 2024, to discuss placing an amendment of City\nCharter Article XI (Civil Service Department) before the voters to combine Civil\nService and Human Resources Departments into one unified hiring department to\nmanage all employee recruitment, hiring, and classified employee certifications;\nand establish an independent Civil Service Employee Rights and Appeals\nCommission to resolve complaints regarding Civil Service rules, to adjudicate\nclassified employee disciplinary appeal; and to implement classified hiring\npreferences for Long Beach residents, students from local colleges and\nuniversities, current employees, and certain internships/apprenticeships. (Citywide)\nOffice or Department: City Manager\nSuggested Action: Approve recommendation.