1. The City of Bend Civil Service Commission is established and shall have the authority and responsibility provided by this code.

2. The Civil Service Rules and Regulations as supplemented by the Fire Association collective bargaining agreement, City personnel policies, City budget and payroll systems shall constitute a civil service system covering employees of the Fire Department as required by State law.

1. Adopt and implement rules for Fire Department recruitment, selection, promotions, retention, discipline and discharge.

2. Inspect facilities and operations to implement this section.

3. Investigate written complaints or statements of irregularities or violations of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

1. The City of Bend Civil Service Commission consists of three members who are not officials or employees of the City.

2. All members shall be residents of the City and registered voters of Deschutes County.

3. The term of office of each Commissioner shall be six years, except that the term of office of any Commissioner appointed to fill a vacancy in the office shall be for the unexpired term of the vacant office.

4. The Commission shall elect one of its members as chairperson.

5. Two members of the Commission constitute a quorum, and the votes of two members shall be sufficient for the decisions and the transaction of the business of the Commission.

6. The Commission will hold meetings as necessary for the proper discharge of its duties.

7. Commission members, the Executive Board for the Fire Association, and Fire Department executive staff shall be notified of meeting dates and times.