Purpose
The commission shall conduct examinations of Police and Fire applicants and certify lists of eligible applicants. The Commission also hears charges against individual officers alleging misconduct, failure to perform duties, offenses of a criminal nature or violations of the Rules and Regulations of the Police and Fire Departments.
Meetings
Meetings are held Quarterly, locations will vary.
Membership
In accordance with City Code 2.120.030, seven commissioners are appointed by the mayor to four-year terms. One non-voting member designated by the City Manager to be the city representative who shall serve as technical advisor to the commission. To be eligible for appointment as a commissioner, a nominee may not be a city employee, and shall have at least three years of experience in a responsible position requiring knowledge of the legal issues involved in the hiring, or disciplining of employees, and shall be residents of the City.
Current Members/Terms
- Alisha Mireles: 09/24-09/28
- Doria Watson: 05/21-04/25
- Dominic Gutierrez, Sr.: 09/21-09/25
- Bernard Becker: 10/22-10/26
- Rehan Reza: 01/23-01/27
- Rachel Hawkinson-Penny: 03/23-03/27
- Mark Braun: 08/23-08/27
Contact
- Joy Renee Simpson, HR Generalist, City of Topeka
- JRSimpson@topeka.org
- 785-368-2576