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Civil Service Board
Meetings
Annual meetings (Special called meetings may be requested by chairman, if necessary.)
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Members
Member | Position | Contact Information |
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James T. Martin | Post 1 (Appointed by Council) Term expires December 31, 2024 | (H) 770-427-7457 (C 770-289-0203 Email James Martin 1150 Button Hill Road, Kennesaw 30152 |
E. Darden Borders | Post 2 (Nominated by Fire and Police) Term expires December 31, 2024 | (H) 770-480-7918 (F) 770-480-7918 Email E Borders 981 Allgood Road, 30062 |
James Tarvin | Post 3 (Appointed by Council) Term expires December 31, 2025 | ((H) 770-426-6924 (C) 404-625-8081 Email James Tarvin 770 Sugar Springs Lane, 30008 |
Paul J. Southern, Chairman | Post 4 (Nominated by Fire and Police) Term expires December 31, 2025 | (C) 404-414-1177 Email Paul Southern 35 Hazel Street, 30064 |
Philip D. Hynninen | Post 5 (Nominated by Board) Term expires January 31, 2024 | (C) 770-355-6701 Email Philip Hynninen 471 Hardage Farm Drive, 30064 |
Joseph B. Atkins | Board Attorney | (O) 770-422-3233 (F) 770-423-4199 Email Joe Atkins 288 Washington Avenue NE, 30060 |
Stephanie Guy | Board Clerk | (O) 770-794-5525 Email Stephanie Guy 205 Lawrence Street NE |
Davy Godfrey, HR and Risk Management Director | Staff | 770-794-5567 |
Tim Milligan, Fire Chief | Staff | 770-794-5451 |
Dan Flynn, Police Chief | Staff | 770-794-5351 |
This board consists of five members, all of whom are appointed by the City Council: two nominated via election by Police and Fire (Posts 2 and 4); two appointed by Council (Posts 1 and 3); and one nominated by the other four board members (Post 5). Selection of Post 5 member must be in writing and signed by the members. If no majority vote is made within 30 days, all four members shall be removed from the board.
Term
- Posts 1-4: Three years (Term begins January 1 and ends December 31)
- Post 5: 1 year (Term begins February 1 and ends January 31)
As set forth in Charter section 4.15.
Qualifications
The eligibility requirements to be a member of the Marietta Civil Service Board are:
- Cannot hold any elected governmental position, or be employed by a municipal or county government
- Cannot be less than 25 years of age
- Must be a bona fide resident and qualified voter of Marietta
- Cannot have an immediate family member serving in an elected position with Marietta or have an immediate family member who is currently employed by a city department or a department properly designated as under Civil Service Board jurisdiction, as set forth in Section 4.14 of the charter of the city of Marietta.
Compensation
- $125 per month
Application
Download and submit an application (PDF) to the City Clerk's Office
Purpose
The Civil Service Board oversees public hearings for any non-probationary member of the fire department below the rank of deputy chief or of the police department below the rank of deputy chief that has been removed, discharged, demoted, adversely affected by the promotional process or involuntarily retired except for cause upon written charges or complaint.