Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is a Charter mandated component of Sacramento County government. Established in Article XVI of the Charter approved by the citizens of Sacramento County, the Commission is a nonpartisan public body responsible for policy direction and oversight of the merit system for the selection, promotion and retention of civil service employees in Sacramento County service.

The Civil Service Commission is composed of five members of the public appointed by the Board of Supervisors for five-year terms, with the term of one member expiring each year. Commissioners are:

Bruce Nelson – Chairperson
Ronald Suter – Vice Chairperson
Bernard Bowler
Michael Johnson
Gordon Purdy