Civil Service Commission

Civil Service Commission responsibilities

The King County Civil Service Commission hears appeals from employee disciplinary actions such as removal, suspension, or demotion of civil service employees (employees in the King County Sheriff's Office).  The Commission has the authority to uphold or affirm, reverse, or modify the County’s employment action.

King County, under the authority of RCW 41.14.065, has assigned the administration, powers, and duties of the Civil Service Commission to the Human Resource Director except for the power to hear disciplinary appeals.

Civil Service Commission Members

The current King County Civil Service Commissioners are:

• Commissioner Sam Pailca, Chairperson
• Commissioner Larry Mayes, Vice – Chairperson
• Commissioner Brian Keeley

Communication with the Civil Service Commission

You may communicate with the Civil Service Commission by writing to Rich Watson, the Civil Service Commissioner/Staff Liaison:

King County Civil Service Commission                                                                              
ATTN:  Civil Service Administrator                                                                                     
Human Resources Division, MS: ADM – ES – 0450                                                             
500 Fourth AVE, Room 450                                                                                               
Seattle, WA  98104 – 2372

Or by email at:
KCCivilServiceCommission@kingcounty.gov

Or by telephone at:
206-205-8022

Civil Service Commission Meetings

Civil Service Commission meetings will be held as business necessitates at a specified location and time and notice of such meetings will be provided in accordance with RCW 42.30 – Open Public Meeting Act.

Look for notice of future meetings and events under the Civil Service Commission News and Information link below.