Creation of the Commission
The Civil Service Commission was created by and functions under the authority of the Revised Code of Washington per RCW 41.12.030, 41.12.040 and the Bonney Lake Municipal Code Chapter 2.24. By law, the Commission is limited to those civil service personnel matters involving Public Safety Department employees.
Civil Service Rules
Purpose & Responsibilities
The Civil Service Commission is charged with ensuring hiring examination processes for the Police Department are open and competitive at entry and promotional levels. The Commission adopts rules and regulations for the Police Department‘s Civil Service employees. The Commission also handles appeals related to testing and to those involving employee discipline.
The Civil Service Commission's duties include the following:
- Certify to the appointing authority the name (or names) of the individual(s) ranked highest on the eligibility list.
- Hear and determine appeals or complaints.
- Make rules for operation of the Civil Service System that are consistent with state law.
- Provide for, develop, and hold competitive tests to determine relative qualifications of candidates and, as result of the testing process, prepare eligibility lists.
Hiring
Please visit our Job Opportunities page to learn more about our Police Officer hiring process.
Regular Meeting Schedule
Time: 3:30 p.m. on the Second Monday of the month.
Attending Options
The public is invited to attend Meetings. The information for attending is provided below.
In-Person: Bonney Lake Justice & Municipal Center - 9002 Main Street East, Ste 200, Bonney Lake.
Virtual: TEAMS (Meeting ID: 26752607170692)
For citizens with disabilities requesting translators or adaptive equipment for communication purposes, the City requests notification as early as possible prior to the meeting regarding the type of service or equipment needed. Please click on the link below to fill out the Public Access Accommodation Form.
Public Access Accommodation Request Form
Agendas & Minutes
Civil Service Commission Meeting Date
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Notice
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Agenda
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Agenda Packet
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Minutes
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Video (MP4 Format)
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| November 10, 2025 |
Canceled |
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