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3 4 2 Personnel Finance Director Mayor Gonzales read in full his memorandum dated November 29, 1979, regarding Finance Director Eugene Helsley and also referred to other correspondence from Mr. Helsley and City Manager Gonzales, concerning Mr. Helsley's request for a Civil Service Board hearing on his pay status and reduction in salary. Mayor Gonzales stated that although he was aware that Mr. Helsley was an unclassi- fied employee and management status, he felt that due to past practices of the . City Council of granting the City Auditor a Civil Service Board hearing, Mr. Helsley should also be afforded the same privilege, as outlined in Section 5, paragraph C, of Ordinance No. 1122. Moved by Mayor Gonzales, seconded by Councilman Hayes, to instruct the Civil Service Board to hold a public hearing as requested by Finance Director Eugene Helsley. Mayor Gonzales requested a Roll Call Vote. Councilman Hayes - YES Councilwoman Cisneros - NO Councilman Rehrer stated that before he votes he would like to ask if this will be the same type of hearing that was held previously on another matter. Mayor Gonzales answered yes, all of the Civil Service Board hearings are basically the same, they do not deviate from one to another. Councilman Rehrer asked what was the difference between the classification of Auditor -Analyst and Director of Finance according to the rules that are now in effect in the City. Mayor Gonzales answered there is no difference in the classifications, both positions are of an unclassified status and do not come under the Civil Service ordinance. Councilman Rehrer stated he would have to vote NO, and would explain his vote later. Councilman Temby asked for a clarification from the City Attorney on the subject matter of this case as it relates to the former case and hearing. City Attorney Edwards referred to the motion as made by Mayor Gonzales, and to Section 5, paragraph C. of Ordinance No. 1122, which states "When requested by the Council or the City Manager, the Civil Service Board shall hold hearings and make recommendations on any matter of personnel administration, within the limits of a request of the City Council or the City Manager." Mr. Edwards stated should the motion as made by the Mayor pass, that would be the type of order that would be given. Councilman Temby asked if there was any similarity between the two cases. City Attorney Edwards asked if Councilman Temby meant Jerry Young and Gene Helsley? Mr. Edwards then stated the hearing that was held by the Civil Service Board with regard to Jerry Young was under the same paragraph previously stated, pursuant to Council direction. Mr. Edwards continued that the position held by Mr. Young at that time was City Auditor, which position is not among the listed positions that are exempted from the competitive service. Mr. Edwards said that Mr. Helsley holds the position of Director of Finance which is among the positions that are listed as being exempted from the competitive service. Councilman Temby stated therefore, in following the rules of the City, this position would not be eligible for that hearing. City Attorney Edwards responded that is correct, because he is not within the com- petitive service and is not entitled to the Civil Service Board hearing in the manner that the normal city employee is entitled to. Councilman Temby stated then he would have to vote NO. Discussion was then held on the meaning of "competitive service", the existing ordinance, and a proposed ordinance regarding the Civil Service System for the City which was introduced at a previous Council Meeting, however, has not had second reading. Mayor Gonzales then asked City Clerk Ramos to continue with the Roll Call Vote: DEC 41979