TO THE COUNCIL:
The Chief Human Resources Officer is pleased to recommend Mary Strayhand-Preston for reappointment 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 Chief Human Resources Officer has tried to reflect the perspectives of labor, management, and the general public.
- Ms. Strayhand-Preston will represent the perspective of the community. Ms. Strayhand-Preston is an excellent candidate, committed to the principles underlying Chapter 4 of the City Charter. Her prior human resources background and experience on the CSB will prove helpful during her appointment to the Board.
She is also a resident of the City of Portland, a Charter requirement.
Her Biography and Statements of Interest 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 Chief Human Resources Officer is asking that Ms. Strayhand-Preston be appointed to a two-year term, effective April 26, 2024, so that she will be ready to commence her duties as soon as reasonably possible.
As Mayor, I request Council confirmation of the following reappointment as Commissioner for the Civil Service Board:
| Reappointment | Term |
|---|---|
| Mary Strayhand-Preston | April 26, 2024-April 25, 2026 |
Respectfully submitted,
Keith Wilson
Mayor
Exhibits and Attachments
Impact Statement
Purpose of Proposed Legislation and Background Information
The purpose of the Report is to confirm the reappointment of Mary Strayhand-Preston a Commissioner for the Civil Service Board for term to commence April 26, 2024.
Financial and Budgetary Impacts
None. Civil Service Board Commissioners are voluntary positions appointed by the Mayor pursuant to City Charter, Chapter 4-Civil Service Board.
Economic and Real Estate Development Impacts
None. Appointment to the CSB does not have economic or real estate impact.
Community Impacts and Community Involvement
No community involvement. This action is largely internal to City government processes.
100% Renewable Goal
Not applicable.
Financial and Budget Analysis
No fiscal impact.