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Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission consists of three members who must be residents of Urbandale. Members are appointed by the Mayor, approved by the City Council and serve six-year terms. The Commission meets as needed. Meetings are held at City Hall (3600 86th Street).   To view prior meeting agendas and minutes visit the Document Library. To discuss a Commission item, please contact the City Clerk at (515) 278-3900.

Commission's Areas of Focus:

  • The Commission's jurisdiction pertains to all full-time City employees, except the City's management team and staff members from the Library and Water Utility.
  • Establishes and protects the rights of Civil Service employees.
  • Provides for the fair examination, promotion and judicial treatment of Civil Service employees.

Below is the current Civil Service Commission members:
Member Name
Term Expires
Clifford Swartz, Chair 04/01/2013
Sara Schuler 04/01/2017
Janet Trentmann 04/01/2015

Contact the Civil Service Commission:

  • Phone - City Clerks Office, (515) 278-3900
  • Email
  • Mail - City of Urbandale, Attn: Civil Service Commission, 3600 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
Documents & Information
City Code of Ordinances
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Peddlers Licensed in Urbandale
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2012 Pet License
City's Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
2011 Citizen Survey Results
FY2012-13 Proposed City Budget
FY2012-2017 Recommended CIP Document
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