Rules and Regulations-Police

Rules and Regulations- Fire

Agenda for May 6, 2024 Meeting

Agenda for June 11, 2024 Hearing 

Agenda for November 04, 2024 Hearing 

Minutes- None at this time 

The Civil Service Commission is responsible for writing and enforcing rules and regulations governing the Fire and Police Departments. The rules provide the qualifications for applicants for appointment to the Police and Fire Department and provide for open, competitive examination to test the fitness of applicants. In addition, the Civil Service Commission hears appeals by employees of the Fire and Police Departments concerning disciplinary actions.

The Civil Service Commission consists of seven citizens of the City named by the Board of Directors to serve six-year terms. Members shall be citizens of the State of Arkansas and residents of the City for at least three (3) years preceding their appointment. Members shall not hold or be a candidate for any political office under any national, state, county or municipal government, or be connected in any official capacity with any political party or organization. The commission meets on call.

Members

• Members: 7
• Term: 6 Years
• Meetings: On Call

Orval Smith
Member
Appointed: 04/25/2023
Expiration: 03/31/2029
6700 Highland Park Dr.
Fort Smith, AR 72916
629-3761 (Cell)
smithco82@gmail.com

Marty Shell
Member
Appointed: 03/15/2011
Expiration: 03/31/2029
11107 Vista Ridge Court
Fort Smith, AR
479-410-1557 (Work)
marty@fiveriversdist.com

Chris Chaney
Member
Appointed: 03/05/2019
Expiration: 03/31/2025
P.O. Box 8442
Fort Smith, AR 72902
479-653-1792 (work)
Mr.fortsmith@gmail.com

R. Cole Goodman, MD
Member
Appointed: 04/20/2021
Expiration: 03/31/2027
Fort Smith, AR
479-719-0950 (work)
Coleg1@sbcglobal.net

Alex Sanchez
Member
Appointed: 04/20/2021
Expiration: 03/31/2027
Fort Smith, AR
479-221-0327 (Work)
alexsanchez479@gmail.com

Don Hutchings
Member
Appointed: 12/19/2023
Expiration: 12/31/2024
1300 Clover Lane
Fort Smith, AR
479-782-9121
donhutchings@hotmail.com 

Matthew Garner
Member
Appointed: 06/19/2018
Expiration: 12/31/2024
8501 Avalon Way
Fort Smith, AR
479-431-8618 (Work)
mgarner@qualserveintl.com

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