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Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission was established by Ordinance No. 773 on April 9, 1934 pursuant to the provisions of A.C.A. 14-51-204. The Commission is responsible for examining and establishing eligibility lists for appointments and promotions within the Police and Fire Departments. The Commission also acts upon appeals and disciplinary action taken by the Police and Fire Chiefs and the Mayor.
Contact
Michele Bechhold
Human Resources
(479) 575-8314
Terms
Staggered six-year terms, ending March 31.
Membership
The Commission shall be composed of seven members who must be citizens and residents of Fayetteville for at least three years immediately preceding their appointment. The Board of Civil Service Commissioners shall, annually, on the first Monday of May select one (1) of the commissioners to serve as chairman of the commission.
- Seven Members from the public-at-large.
Appointment
Vacancies on the Commission are filled by appointment from the governing body of the city.
Public Notification
A weekly meetings list is prepared by the City Clerk’s office which is distributed to the press and posted on the City’s web site: www.accessfayetteville.org
Meeting Times
Meetings are held whenever needed to administer tests and update eligibility lists. Meetings are generally held during normal business hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City of Fayetteville Appointees
| Position | Name | Address | Phone | Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | David Button | 1150 Crestwood Dr. Fayetteville, AR 72701 |
(479) 444-6737 | 10/01/08 thru 03/31/13 |
| Vice Chair | Earl Buddy Chadick | PO Box 3618, Fayetteville, AR 72702-3618 | (479) 957-0502 | 04/01/2010 thru 03/31/2016 |
| Fred Vorsanger | 3644 Brodie Station Drive Fayetteville, AR 72703 |
(479) 443-4293 | 04/01/2008 thru 03/31/2014 | |
| Secretary | Martin Schoppmeyer, Jr. | 1156 Glenn Lane, Fayetteville, AR 72703 | (479) 879-7588 | 04/01/2011 thru 03/31/2017 |
| Michael Ferguson | 4273 E. Oakmont Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701 | (479) 251-8336 | 04/01/2006 thru 03/31/2018 | |
| Peggy Hart | 521 E. Ash, Fayetteville, AR 72703 | (479) 582-9481 | 04/01/2005 thru 03/31/2017 | |
| Steven A. Coppinger | 2880 E. Setter St Fayetteville, AR 72701 |
(479) 587-0758 | 05/21/2002 thru 03/31/2014 |