CITY OF BALCH SPRINGS CIVIL SERVICE RULES & REGULATIONS

Department represented, and to make his/her presentations pertinent to the issue(s) being considered. Dissatisfaction with a representative shall not constitute grounds for modification of the final ruling.

A representative or an employee who represents him/herself shall become familiar with and follow these Rules and Regulations at all times during the disciplinary appeal process.

A problem or concern regarding the manner in which the opposing party or his/her representative is handling a particular disciplinary appeal should be brought to the attention of the Director. The difficulty shall be expeditiously addressed.

  1. LIMITED DISCOVERY - The Texas Rules of Civil Evidence, the Texas Rules of Criminal Evidence, and all other Rules of Procedure, whether civil or criminal, regarding what is commonly known as “discovery” shall not apply to any civil service proceedings. Mediation and arbitration rules and processes do not apply to any civil service hearings.
  2. Items from Departmental policies, rules and regulations manuals may be photocopied. Items such as Accident Review Board recommendations, time and attendance records, duty status forms and other such documents may also be provided so long as they are relevant to the employee and the disciplinary action under appeal.
  3. An employee and his/her representative may obtain copies of documents contained in the employee's own personnel files after the employee has signed the appropriate release form(s).
  4. FORMAT OF APPEAL HEARINGS—The format for an appeal hearing before the Commission shall be as follows:
  5. City's opening statement
  6. Employee's opening statement
  7. The City's (Department's) case:
  8. The City’s (Department’s) case:
  9. Direct testimony of witness
  10. Cross-examination of witness
  11. Redirect
  12. Additional questions, if any, by Commission
  13. Employee’s response:
  14. Direct testimony of witness
  15. Cross-examination of witness
  16. Redirect
  17. Additional questions, if any, by Commission
  18. Rebuttal by the City, if any:
  19. Direct testimony of witness
  20. Cross-examination of witness
  21. Redirect
  22. Additional questions, if any, by Commission
  23. City's closing argument

Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations 11/08/2023