The Civil Service Commission supervises exams for hiring and promoting personnel in the Painesville City Fire Department (PCFD) and Painesville Police Department (PPD). The Commission also serves as the Board of Review for all civil service classified personnel.
  
The Civil Service Commission consists of three city residents appointed by City Council to serve six-year terms. The Commission is responsible for providing an eligibility list for entry level positions, recommendations for promotion/demotion, and recommendations for personnel issues to the City Manager who also serves as the Safety Director of the City.
 
 
Meeting Information
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each quarter (four times a year or on a as needed basis), at 10:00 a.m. in the City Hall Conference Room, 7 Richmond Street, Painesville. For more information, contact Civil Service Secretary, Connie Morrison, in the Human Resources office.  She is available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 440-392-5788 or [email protected].
 
2024 Civil Service Commission Schedule
  • 1st Quarter: Thursday, January 4 at 10:00 a.m. in Painesville City Hall Lunchroom  
  • 2nd Quarter: Thursday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m. in Painesville City Hall Lunchroom - Rescheduled for Thursday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m.
  • Special Called Meeting: Monday, April 22 at 9:00 a.m. in Painesville City Hall Lunchroom
  • 3rd Quarter: Thursday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. in Painesville City Hall Lunchroom
  • 4th Quarter: Thursday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m. in Painesville City Hall Lunchroom 

 

For access to the lunchroom, please see front desk security in the City Hall lobby. Any special meetings called, will be scheduled as needed.

   

Agendas, Public Postings & Upcoming Exams