Civil Service Board

The Civil Service Board consists of four members who are resident taxpayers of the city of Sioux Falls. The members are appointed by the Mayor and serve a five-year term. The Civil Service Board shall adopt, amend, and enforce rules and regulations providing for appointment and employment in all positions in the City classification plan.

Number of Members

4

Residency/Registered Voter Requirement

Must be a resident and registered voter of Sioux Falls.

Summary of Duties

Conducts hearings and renders decisions in response to appeals from civil service employees from action resulting in reduction, suspension, demotion, or discharge by City management. The Board has the power to administer oaths and the power to secure by its subpoena both the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers relevant to the hearing if necessary.

Liaison:
Bill O'Toole
Director of Human Resources
Human Resources
City Hall, Second Floor
224 West Ninth Street
P.O. Box 7402
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-367-8740

Membership

Civil Service Board Members

  • Robin Burnley - Term Expires - July 2025* 
  • Beth Roesler - Term Expires - June 2027*
  • Doug Barthel - Term Expires -June 2027
  • Alayna Holmstrom - Term Expires - August 2028*

* Second Term

Duties

The Civil Service Board shall adopt, amend, and enforce rules and regulations providing for the appointment and employment in all positions in the City classification plan. All rules are subject to the approval of the Mayor. The Board is responsible for certifying all entrance and promotional/transfer eligibility lists. All actions of the Civil Service Board are subject to judicial review by statutes and rules of the court. The Civil Service Board provides guidance and makes recommendations regarding employment activities and testing procedures. The Civil Service Board conducts hearings and renders decisions in response to appeals from civil service employees from action resulting in reduction, suspension, demotion, or discharge by City management. The Board has the power to administer oaths and the power to secure by its subpoena both the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of papers relevant to the hearing if necessary.