The city of Aurora is accepting applications for three upcoming vacancies on the Aurora Civil Service Commission.

The term is ending Feb. 14 for three commission members, and the Aurora City Council will start the process of filling those seats in mid-January. Applications will be accepted until those seats are filled.

The commission’s purpose is to provide Aurora residents 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. Additionally, its purpose is 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.

The Civil Service Commission operates independently of city staff under City Charter authority, establishing rules and regulations regarding the hiring process for cadet, entry-level and lateral police and fire candidates; oversees promotional appointments; and conducts civil service disciplinary review hearings.

A member must be an Aurora resident and registered voter prior to appointment. A member also may not hold any other position in the city for which he or she receives a per diem or salary or be an appointed member of any other city board or commission.

The board, which has up to five members, usually meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. Commissioners serve three-year terms.

The City Council will interview candidates and make the appointments in February.

To apply for the Civil Service Commission, go to AuroraGov.org/Boards.