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The Civil Service Commission is facilitated by the Director of Administrative Services. This Commission is comprised of three members. Commissioners hold office for a period of three years with Council approval. Commissioners may take official action in matters concerning Texas Local Government Code, Section 143, which pertains to Fire and Police matters, by a majority vote of its members at a properly posted meeting of the Commission of which a quorum of its members are present.

Individuals are recommended for this position by the Police Chief, Fire Chief, or other pertinent department heads, and are approved for appointment by the City Council.


CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS

Pamela Mann, Chair
Vice President First Financial Bank
325-627-7173
pmann@ffin.com

Hubert Pickett, Vice Chair
Director of Personnel
Abilene Independent School District
325-671-4082
hubert.pickett@abileneisd.org

Sandy Self, Commissioner
Professor, Criminal Justice
Hardin Simmons University
325-670-5885
selfsb@sbcglobal.net


Staff Contact:

Ronnie C. Kidd , Director of Civil Service
Managing Director for Administration
City of Abilene
325-676-6469
ronnie.kidd@abilenetx.com


COMMUNITY ACCESS TASK FORCE

The Community Access Task Force (CATF) is facilitated by the Director of Administrative Services. The mission of the CATF is to build a stronger community and to encourage active participation by connecting Abilene citizens and the city government through facilitating education, community awareness and access for all citizens.


CATF MEMBERS

Janet Ardoyno, Chair
Executive Director Big Brothers/Big Sisters
325-677-7839
janet.ardoyno@bbbs.org

Kathy Aldridge, Committee Member
Educational Consultant
325-829-3801
jkaldridge1@cox.net

James Duffy, Committee Member
Retired, Interra Hydro, Inc.
325-698-4133
jad@interrahydro.com

Jerry Peters, Committee Member
American Commercial College Instructor
5838 Victory Lane
Abilene, Texas 79606

Dennis Regan, Committee Member
Service Technician
Texas Aerospace Services
325-695-2406
parson54@yahoo.com

Joanne Roberts, Committee Member
Associate Professor of Sociology
Hardin Simmons University
325-670-5863
jroberts@hsutx.edu

Karen Talbert, Committee Member
Supervisor Blue Cross/Blue Shield of TX
325-793-4480
karen_talbert@bcbstx.com


Staff Contact:

Ronnie Kidd
Managing Director for Administration
City of Abilene
325-676-6469
ronnie.kidd@abilenetx.com

9-1-1 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS

The 9-1-1 Board manages, controls, and administers the 9-1-1 district for Taylor County.


9-1-1 BOARD MEMBERS

Alan Stafford, Board President
County Representative
College of Liberal Arts
Hardin Simmons University
325-670-1486
stafford@hsutx.edu

Don Russom, Board Vice President
County Representative
325-665-4576
drussom2@taylortel.net

Jeff Wyatt, Board Member
Municipal Representative
Chief Financial Officer
Ron-Bar, Inc.
325-695-0318
jeff@ronbar.wtxcoxmail.com

John Bogart, Board Member
Volunteer Firefighter Representative
Volunteer Firefighter
325-698-8311
jbogart@com-ware.net


Staff Contacts:

Michael Saxton
9-1-1 Program Coordinator
City of Abilene
325-676-6674
mike.saxton@abilenetx.com

Ronnie Kidd
Managing Director for Administration
City of Abilene
325-676-6469
ronnie.kidd@abilenetx.com