About the City of Ridgefield Government

Civil Service Commission

Overview
The Civil Service Commission is comprised of three volunteer citizens who preside over the manner in which police officer candidate examinations are held and appointments and promotions are made. The Commission is also responsible for investigation, hearing and determining appeals and complaints regarding police officers and other matters connected with personnel administration of the Police Department. Commissioners must be citizens of the United States, must have been residents of the City of Ridgefield for at least three years, and must be eligible to vote in Clark County.

Civil Service Commission meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at Ridgefield City Hall located at 230 Pioneer Street and are open to the public.

The following citizens currently serve on the Civil Service Commission:

  • Janet Healy - Position #1 - Term Expires: 05-11-2013
  • Vacant - Position #2 - Term Expires: 05-11-2014
  • Paula Oatley - Position #3 - Term Expires: 05-12-2017