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Lacey Civil Service Commission weighs clearer rules for reinstating commissioned officers
Summary
Commissioners discussed proposed clarifications to reinstatement and rehiring language for commissioned police officers after two recent rehires and related grievances; staff said formal rule text and redlines are expected by May with a possible August adoption.
The City of Lacey Civil Service Commission on Feb. 3 discussed revising civil service rules that govern reinstatement and rehiring of commissioned police officers after two recent rehires prompted grievances.
Commission Chair Amanda Vey opened the item and turned the discussion to staff. HR Director Leilani Sule said staff had contacted other cities for examples but would not present draft language at this meeting because the commission asked staff to consult the Police Officer Guild before finalizing changes. "We don't have anything to present today, because we're gonna have another discussion with our police officer guild, before we make any updated changes," Sule said.
Why it matters: Commissioners and staff said existing rules use inconsistent terms ("rehire,"…
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