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Council hears legal briefing on ordinance to create police civil service commission
Summary
Staff previewed Ordinance 2026-1209 to adopt Mabton Municipal Code chapter 2.28 establishing a civil service commission for the police department. Attorney told the council state law requires such a commission once a city has three or more police officers; the next step would be to announce vacancies for appointment if the ordinance is approved.
Council considered Ordinance 2026-1209, which would adopt municipal code chapter 2.28 establishing a civil service commission for city police. Legal counsel told the council the commission is required by state law once a municipality has three or more police officers: "You are required under state law to have a civil service commission once you have 3 or more police officers, including the chief. You are now at that requisite number."
Counsel noted most procedural elements for the commission — terms, examinations, organization and appointment processes — are governed by statute, and recommended that, if the ordinance is approved, staff announce the vacancies and open appointments for commission members. No vote was recorded during the study session; staff described next steps if council moves forward.
