Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 8 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 6/27/24 at 10:30 AM) Original (Posted online: 6/27/24 at 10:40 AM) Revised
2. 1 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chair Pineda Neufeld and adjourned at 7:50 PM on a roll call vote of 5 in favor (Councilors Mbah, Sait, Burnley, McLaughlin, Pineda Neufeld) none opposed. Others present: Charles Femino - Police Chief, Sean Tierney - Deputy Fire Chief, Christoper Johnson - Candidate, James M. Donovan -Candidate, Madalyn Letellier - Legislative Services Manager. The Committee meeting was in Executive Session from 7:39-7:48 PM. .
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7ZtlTLfQRMqnZAU9egj-7g Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. In keeping with the decisions of the Civil Service Commission, this committee is required to consider candidates for civil service positions solely on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills. The commission’s decisions and basic merit principles outlined in the Personnel Administrations rules prohibit the arbitrary and capricious rejection of a candidate, including for political reasons, and demand a standard of “neutrally applied public policy” as guidance for our review. Committee members are encouraged to adhere to this standard while considering all candidates, regardless of civil service status.
4. 3 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee Meeting of June 11, 2024. 24-0890 Accepted Pass
6. 2. Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Johnson to the position of Firefighter. 24-0894 Recommended to be approved Pass
7. 3. Requesting confirmation of the promotion of James M. Donovan to the position of Deputy Police Chief. 24-0895 Recommended to be approved Pass
8. 8 Note: The Committee may meet in Executive Session to review protected personnel information or to discuss matters related to individual candidates pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(1).