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The Civil Service Commission of the City of Des Moines is a special tribunal created under the authority of the Code of Iowa, Chapter 400, Civil Service. The purpose of the Commission is to provide an efficient and equitable public service, which protects the interests of the citizens of Des Moines, the City of Des Moines and its employees. Commissioners are to govern the appointment, promotion, transfer, dismissal, discipline and other related conditions of employment on the basis of merit, in accordance with the spirit of the Code of Iowa, Chapter 400 . Day to day administration of these responsibilities is delegated to the City's Human Resources Department. In fulfilling the Commission's empowered duties, it is the Commission's ultimate goal to bring the citizens, employees, and the City government of Des Moines the advantages of effective public service based on merit.

To assist in the administering of Civil Service Commission duties, the Director of the Des Moines Human Resources Department shall serve as an ex-officio member, but without vote, to aid in the direction of merit employment and to act as a liaison between the City administration and the Des Moines Civil Service Department. The City of Des Moines does not and will not favor, nor discriminate against any person based on gender, race, national origin, age, disability, political or religious affiliations, employee association membership, or office therein.

For assistance or questions regarding the following rules of the Des Moines Civil Service Commission, contact the Human Resources Department at (515) 283-4213.