Ray Mitchell, civil service commissioner and chair of the Lake Stevens Civil Service Commission, moved that the commission authorize the human resources director to appoint a temporary chief examiner and secretary to perform the chief examiner’s duties during periods of absence or unavailability. "This temporary appointment shall be limited to the duration of the absence and shall ensure continuity of civil service operations," Mitchell said, reading the motion.

Brian McManus, civil service commissioner, seconded the motion. Commissioners present voted in favor and the motion passed.

The move was intended to ensure continuity in examination administration, record keeping and communications with the commission while the regular examiner is unavailable. The motion specified that the appointee must be a qualified staff member of the human resources department.

The commission then turned to the police sergeant eligibility list. Mitchell moved to accept the list "as written." McManus seconded. Commissioners present voted in favor; the chair stated, "The list has been certified."

HR Director Anya Warrington said the regular meeting scheduled for Thursday would be canceled because there were no new agenda items. McManus confirmed that was acceptable. Mitchell then moved to adjourn; McManus seconded, commissioners voted in favor, and the meeting ended.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion to authorize HR to appoint a temporary chief examiner/secretary: moved by Ray Mitchell; seconded by Brian McManus; approved by commissioners present (recorded voice response: "Aye").
- Motion to accept/certify police sergeant eligibility list as written: moved by Ray Mitchell; seconded by Brian McManus; approved by commissioners present (recorded voice response: "Aye").
- Motion to adjourn: moved by Ray Mitchell; seconded by Brian McManus; approved by commissioners present.

Next steps: The temporary appointment authority is limited to the duration of the regular examiner’s absence; the commission canceled the Thursday meeting because no new business was available. No further formal actions were recorded in the transcript.