Consider and take appropriate action on an appointment to the Travis County Civil Service Commission. (Judge Brown)

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The purpose of the Travis County Civil Service Commission is to promote a quality Sheriff’s Office by establishing and enforcing rules and regulations that pertain to employee selection, advancement, benefits, rights and working conditions consistent with the Office’s needs and circumstances.<br> <br>The Commission is composed of a program director and three appointed members.  The District Attorney, the Sheriff, and the Commissioners Court each make one appointment to the Commission. Appointments are for two years. The Commissioners Court appointment is governed by the Uniform Appointment Process.<br><br>The term of <strong>Ms. Ciara Parks</strong>expired on December 31, 2025 and indicated she would not be seeking reappointment. The Commissioners Court has issued multiple Calls for Applications, with the most recent closing on April 10, 2026. At the close of the deadline, IGR received four applications from the following:<ol><li>Janet Bray</li><li>David Gonzalez</li><li>Mitch Kreindler</li><li>Patricia Newman </li></ol>