Civil Service Commission

Description

Contact

Michele Bechhold

Human Resources

575-8314

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.

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.

Current Members

Position Name Address Phone Terms
Chair Stanley E. Adelman 808 N. Highland Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 444-7359 07/02/2002 thru 03/31/2011
Larry G. Bittle 2455 E. Gentle Oaks Lane, Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 442-8350 04/01/2001 thru 03/31/2013
William Brown 2407 Sweetbriar Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 442-8534 04/01/2004 thru 03/31/2010
Steven A. Coppinger 2880 E. Setter Street,Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 587-0758 05/21/2002 thru 03/31/2014
Secretary Michael Ferguson 4273 E. Oakmont Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 251-8336 04/01/2006 thru 03/31/2012
Vice-Chair Peggy Hart 521 E. Ash, Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479) 582-9481 04/01/2005 thru 03/31/2011
Fred Vorsanger 3644 Brodie Station Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703 (479)443-4293 04/01/2008 thru 03/31/2014