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Committee reappoints William Walker to Civil Service Commission
Summary
The committee unanimously reappointed William Walker to the Minneapolis Civil Service Commission after he described the commission's role in hearing employment appeals and emphasized impartial due process; no public commenters signed up.
The Enterprise and Labor Relations Committee reappointed William Walker to the Minneapolis Civil Service Commission following a short public hearing and questions from council members.
William Walker, introduced to the committee as the appointee, said this is his second appointment and summarized the commission's work hearing employee appeals, including those involving the police and fire departments. "Every person, every citizen, every employee is entitled to due process," Walker said, describing the commission's role in ensuring fair hearings and clear records.
Committee members asked about how the commission approaches cases and its independence from city human resources. Walker described the process: the commission aims to be neutral, hearings allow employees to present witnesses or counsel, and decisions must be free of bias because they can be appealed to higher courts.
No members of the public signed up to speak. Chair Linnae Palmisano moved approval of Walker's appointment and the committee voted in favor; the motion carried.
The committee's action sends the reappointment forward for final administrative processing; Walker will serve a three-year term on the independent, charter-authorized commission.
