Civil Service Decisions

The Civil Service Commission endorsed a proposal by HRD to hold promotional examinations in March 2023, with strict timelines and the creation of a stakeholders' group to ensure that the benchmarks are met.

In response to a request for investigation by PFFM and Local 718, the Commission scheduled an expedited show cause conference.

After careful review, the Commission opted not to initiate the investigation that was requested by the Petitioners against HRD primarily because none of the Petitioners were harmed by HRD's revocation of the eligible list for Deputy Fire Chief.

The Commission opted not to exercise its discretion to initiate an investigation as requested by the Petitioner for the reasons stated in the response.

The Commission dismissed the Appellant's appeal after determining he is not an aggrieved person, but kept open an investigation regarding allegations related to prior promotional appointments.

Request for investigation denied. There is no allegation that the decision to extend an eligible list was the result of personal or political bias

Clarification of relief to be ordered based on updated information provided by the City of Holyoke regarding the aggrieved person.

After a thorough investigation, the Commission concluded that a Holyoke firefighter's appointment was invalid based on his failure to show that he met the statutory residency preference requirements. Remedial orders issued.

The Commission voted to initiate an investigation regarding whether the City's decision to not participate in upcoming promotional examination was contrary to basic merit principles.

Commission initiated investigation regarding whether Fire Department employee met the residency preference requirements when appointed. Interim orders requiring the production of documentation.