History
The Civil Service Commission was established Sept. 12, 1967, by City Charter as an independent panel of Aurora residents to ensure fairness in selection and promotion to positions in the Civil Service and fairness in the discipline of Civil Service members.
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Civil Service Commission is to provide the citizens of Aurora with the most qualified applicants for and promotion to, firefighter and police officer positions, irrespective of the applicant’s race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, or religious or political opinions or affiliations. To inspire public confidence in the Civil Service System and to afford uniformed members an opportunity for employment and promotion within uniformed positions of the Fire and Police Departments.
Members
The Civil Service Commission is composed of three to five members as appointed by the City Council. Commissioners are appointed to three-year terms and can serve no more than three consecutive terms. Members of the commission must be residents of Aurora and registered to vote prior to appointment.