THE CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
is a constitutionally created entity. The department is responsible for the overall administration of the personnel function in City government.

THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION,
likewise a constitutionally created entity, is the policy-making body that exercises oversight of activities of the Civil Service Department. The five members of the Civil Service Commission are appointed by the New Orleans City Council to overlapping six-year terms. Four of the members are nominated by the Presidents of designated local universities and one member is a City employee nominated by fellow employees.

The commission is a quasi-judicial body with power to make rules which have the force and effect of law. In its judicial capacity, the Commission serves as the court of first instance for all employee appeals resulting from disciplinary actions. In its legislative capacity, it adopts rules and establishes policies that regulate the conduct of labor and management in the merit system.

DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
Lisa Hudson, Personnel Director
Michael Madary, Deputy Personnel Director
mjmadary@cityofno.com
(504) 658-3500

The Personnel Director is a classified employee appointed by the Commission after a competitive examination process. She is responsible to the Commission for the administration of the merit system of City government and serves as the Executive Secretary to the Commission. The Director is assisted in the performance of these duties by the Deputy Personnel Director.

RECRUITMENT & SELECTION DIVISION
Doddie Smith, Administrator
dksmith@cityofno.com
(504) 658-3543

This division responds to the personnel staffing needs of City agencies. The Testing Section recruits applicants, screens all applications, administers and scores the examinations and prepares lists of eligibles. The Certification Section maintains registers of eligible candidates and certifies them to appointing authorities to fill vacancies or promote existing employees.

TEST DEVELOPMENT & VALIDATION DIVISION
Richard Carter, Administrator
rrcarter@cityofno.com
(504) 658-3508

This division formulates, develops and validates examination procedures and determines the best measures to use in assessing the knowledges, skills and abilities of prospective candidates for employment and promotion.

CLASSIFICATION &
COMPENSATION DIVISION
Robert Hagmann, Administrator
rwhagmann@cityofno.com
(504) 658-3520

This division is responsible for the maintenance of a uniform and equitable system of job classification and compensation. The staff of this division conducts job audits of positions, performs salary and fringe benefit surveys and investigates complaints regarding inappropriate assignment or compensation. This division also receives, processes, updates and maintains personnel forms and records for City employees.

MANAGEMENT SERVICES DIVISION
Germaine Bartholomew, Administrator
gbartholomew@cityofno.com
(504) 658-3522

This division is responsible for coordinating the employee appeal process before the Civil Service Commission. This division is also responsible for the review of personal and professional services contracts for compliance with Civil Service Rules.

EMPLOYEE GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
Richard Carter, Administrator
rrcarter@cityofno.com
(504) 658-3508

This division develops and coordinates programs for employee personal and professional growth and development. These programs include training modules which are specifically job related and are designed as vehicles for promotion and advancement. This division also administers the employee performance appraisal process.

PUBLIC & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS DIVISION
Eleanor Straub, Administrator
(504) 658-3507

This division provides information to employees, departments, and the public concerning the functions and activities of the Civil Service Commission and department. This division is involved in the development of programs to address specific problems and grievances of City employees. This division publishes an employee newsletter to keep employees informed of current policies and programs that affect their employment. Coordination of the employee service award program and substance abuse testing are also a part of this division.

WILLIAM R. FORRESTER, JR., CHAIRMAN
Mr. Forrester is an attorney engaged in an independent general law practice. He has been a member of the Commission since May 1993.

BLAINE G. LE CESNE, VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mr. LeCesne is an Associate Law Professor at Loyola University Law School. He has been a member of the Commission since June 1998.

DEBRA S. NEVEU
Ms. Neveu is an attorney and Vice President for Legal Affairs at Dillard University. She has been a member of the Commission since August 2008.

JEROME (JERRY) D. DAVIS
Mr. Davis is the employee-nominated member of the Commission. He retired after 35 years with the Civil Service Department. He has been a member of the Commission since July 2005.

DANA M. DOUGLAS
Ms. Douglas is an attorney engaged in an independent general law practice. She has been a member of the Commission since October of 2004.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the law and the City of New Orleans does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for accommodation or additional information should be directed to Eleanor Straub, (504) 658-3507 efstraub@cityofno.com.