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1. Members; Appointment; Terms
The board shall consist of the city engineer, or the authorized representative, city electrical inspector, who shall serve as executive secretary and who shall not be a voting member, and four (4) other members to be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council for a period of two (2) years each or until their successors are appointed and approved, and they shall serve without compensation. The term of office of the four (4) appointed members shall expire on the same day as now prescribed for the expiration of terms of the appointive officers of the city. The four (4) members appointed shall consist of one (1) electrical contractor with at least five (5) years' contracting experience, one (1) master or journeyman electrician with at least five (5) years' practical experience, one (1) member representing the electrical industry, and one (1), member representing a related industry. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and from the same class to which the retiring member belongs. This board shall schedule at least one (1) meeting a year and no more than twelve (12).2. Duties
The city electrical board shall select from its members a chair and vice chair, prescribe rules for the management of its affairs, and review applications for city electrical contractors licensed within the city when referred to said board. The board shall also adopt rules and regulations to govern the duties and affairs on all items being recommended to the council for adoption and any other related items relating to the electrical industry where public welfare and safety are involved.3. Members
- Mark Lothspeich
Apollo Electric
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022
- Greg Mattson
Century Electric
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022
- Brian Poykko
Poykko Engineering
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022
- Cole Johnson
Nodak Electric Cooperative
Term Expiration - November 30, 2022
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Civil Service Commission - May
- Date: 05/21/2026 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
May 5, 2026
MEMO TO: Margo Svoboda, Commissioner
Keith Reitmeier, Commissioner
Greg LaHaise. Chairperson
Patsy Nies, Vice-Chairperson
Roger Hodnefield, Commissioner
FROM: Tangee Bouvette, Human Resources Director
RE: Civil Service Commission Meeting Agenda – May
Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission will meet on the above date and time. This meeting will be conducted virtually.
Members of the public may call (701) 746-2662 to receive the telephone number to call in or the website to join via electronically. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at 746-2665.
Following is the proposed agenda for the Grand Forks Civil Service Commission Meeting which is scheduled for 9:30 AM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, via telephone or video conference. Please contact us at 746-2662 if you are unable to attend.
AGENDA
GRAND FORKS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
9:30 AM
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
April 9, 2026
Selection Criteria Change – Police Lieutenant
Reassignment Register
Transportation Dispatch Supervisor
Master Electrician
Water Utility Worker – Water Maintenance
Equipment Operator - Streets
Adjourn
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