City of Grand Rapids

Civil Service Board

About the Board

Here's a quick look at the Civil Service Board:

  • Implements the rules and regulations of the City's Civil Service System.
  • Works within a defined set of rules

Residency Requirement
Members on this board must live within the city of Grand Rapids limits.

Term Limits
Each term lasts 4 years. There is no term limit, so you can serve an unlimited number of terms.

Compensation
There is no compensation for serving on this board.

There are 5 members of the Civil Service Board who are all appointed by the City Commission.

Name Resident Status Term Ends On
Olivia Mulder Ward 2 Resident 5/7/29
Kenyatta Brame Ward 3 Resident 5/1/28
Maleika Brown Ward 3 Resident 5/5/26
Nancy Haynes Ward 1 Resident 5/4/26
Commissioner Milinda Ysasi Ward 2 Resident 5/4/26
  • 5 members
  • 4 members must be taxpayers and live within the three city wards
  • One of the members is a City Commissioner
  • The 4 citizens can't hold any public office positions
  • The 4 citizens can't be an employee of any political party organizations
  • The 4 citizens are appointed by the City Commission on the first Monday in May
  • The Mayor appoints the City Commissioner on an annual basis

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Meeting Notices

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas and minutes from official meetings are available below

Civil Service Board Meeting Portal Archive of Previous Meetings

Board Liaison

Michelle Eddie
Assistant Director of Human Resources
616.456.4205

Upcoming Meetings

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