Appoint Alfonzo Moore as Commissioner of the Civil Service Board for a term to expire in June 2028

TO THE COUNCIL: The Director of Human Resources is pleased to recommend Alfonzo Moore for appointment as Commissioner for the Civil Service Board (CSB).DUTIES OF THE BOARD: In general, subject to rules on Hearings and Appeals, the Board shall:Review the suspension, demotion or discharge of a permanent employee, where the employee alleges that the discipline was for a political or religious reason, or was not made in good faith for the purpose of improving the public service.Review appeals of classification actions taken by the HR Director affecting an employee in the classified service, where such action is alleged to be without rational basis or contrary to law or rule or taken for a political reason.Review appeals of candidates for appointment or promotion to a position in the classified service, where applicant or job candidate alleges that the HR Director's decision was contrary to rules promulgated by the Director for examinations, or that the decision was contrary to law or for a political reason.In making appointments to the Board, the Director of Human Resources has tried to reflect the perspectives of labor, management, and the general public. Mr. Moore will represent the perspective of the community. He is an excellent candidate, committed to the principles underlying Chapter 4 of the City Charter. His prior human resources background will prove helpful during his appointment to the Board. As required by Charter for this appointment, Mr. Moore is a resident of the City.Biography and Statement of Interests are included as Exhibit A.Under the current Charter language, appointments to the Board are made by the Mayor, and confirmed by the Council. The Director of Human Resources is asking that Mr. Moore be appointed to a three-year term, effective upon a Council confirmation. This will enable the Board to commence their duties as soon as reasonably possible.As Mayor, I request Council confirmation of the following appointment as Commissioner for the Civil Service Board (CSB):AppointmentTermReplacingAlfonzo MooreJune 18, 2025 - June 18, 2028Mary Strayhand-Preston (term ended April 25, 2024)Respectfully submitted,Mayor Keith Wilson