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Finance committee approves online civil‑service applications and amends rules to allow electronic filing
Summary
The committee approved a governmentjobs.com subscription to move civil service applications online and approved an amendment to civil service rule 5(d) to permit electronic filings; staff will update rules and civil‑service language accordingly.
Medina’s finance committee approved a purchase and a rule change intended to modernize civil service hiring and reduce paper processing.
Keith (speaker 10) asked the committee to authorize a governmentjobs.com subscription so civil‑service applications can be submitted electronically and eventually integrate with finance records when hires are made. He said the change will reduce paper and simplify applicant tracking; civil‑service rules must be adjusted to allow online applications. Staff presented draft language for civil service rule 5(d) and reported civil service approved the suggested modification.
Council outcome: Committee approved the governmentjobs.com expenditure and the amendment language to permit electronic applications; staff will finalize rule language and process changes consistent with civil‑service requirements.
Next steps: Civil service and IT will complete implementation work, update rules and return any required administrative approvals to council.
