Membership

Three members appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City Council to four-year terms. The Human Rights Director is the Ex Officio Member.

Meetings

On-Call at City Hall

Agendas

Agendas are available prior to the meetings.
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Minutes

Minutes are available following the respective meeting.
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Purpose

This State-mandated commission provides original entrance examinations (appointments), conducts promotional examinations (promotions), and acts as an appeals board for the approximately 250 civil service positions throughout the City organization. 

The Civil Service Commission operates in accordance with Iowa State Code Chapter 400 and City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 2 Chapter 2.

Contact

To contact the City of Dubuque Civil Service Commission, please address correspondence to:
Civil Service Commission
c/o City Clerk's Office
50 W.13th Street, Dubuque, IA  52001

E-mail: ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
Phone: 563-589-4100 or 563-589-4125