PURPOSE:  This Board shall consist of three (3) citizens, who shall be elected by Council for a term of four (4) years or until their successors are elected and qualified.  Any person who is a registered elector of the City may be appointed to one (1) or more  Civil Service Board.  No City officer, official or employee shall be eligible for appointment to any Civil Service Board, per 53 P.S. 39402, as amended.

The Civil Service Board is responsible for preparing the Eligibility List from which the City can hire.  Members of the Board will also be included in the Promotion Process for all ranks of the Altoona Police Department.

ENABLING LEGISLATION:  Third Class City Code, Section 4402, and 53 P.S. 39401.

STAFF:  Janice Freehling, Chief of Police - City of Altoona - 949-2492

Anne Rito, Department of Personnel - City of Altoona - 949-2428

MEETINGS:  This Board meets as needed for test purposes.