Civil Service Commission Rules Revision

At a glance

What: A resolution adopting the Rules and Procedures of the Civil Service Commission of the City of Colorado Springs (police and fire), effective September 8, 2026.
Where it stands: Presented at the September 21, 2026 work session; no vote at the work session.

Presenters listed: Police Deputy Chief Heather Edwards, Fire Department Human Resources Manager Danielle Delgado, Senior Attorney Christie McCall and Boards and Commissions Program Administrator Blongshia Lindsay.
Delgado said the goal was to make the rules clearer for employees and to separate department responsibilities from commission responsibilities, and gave an overview of the revisions.
Rainey asked about the changed language on termination and administrative suspension; Delgado confirmed the change is pertinent to termination.
Henjum confirmed Police and Fire were consulted; Delgado said they were.

City Council Work Session minutes, September 21, 2026: https://legistar2.granicus.com/coloradosprings/meetings/2026/9/2800_M_City_Council_Work_Session_26-09-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf (attachments: resolution, strikethrough Exhibit A, clean rules Exhibit B, summary of Civil Service rules)

Resolution presented; questions on termination language and consultation with Police and Fire.