Civil Service Board
Regular MeetingHenderson, NV · November 5, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF HENDERSON
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
MINUTES
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
I. CALL TO ORDER
Tamia Hawthorne, Human Resources Analyst, called the Civil Service Board
meeting to order at 3:52 p.m. in the Westgate Conference Room,
240 South Water Street, Henderson, Nevada 89015.
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
Tamia Hawthorne, Human Resources Analyst, confirmed the Civil Service
Board meeting had been noticed in compliance with the Nevada Open Meeting
Law.
Present: Eric James Gilliland
Stacey Martini
Brenda Williams
Absent: Bob Sweetin (excused)
Kimberly A. Virtuoso (excused)
Staff: Aliecia Cooper, Human Resources Business Partner
Kristina Gilmore, Assistant City Attorney III
Tamia Hawthorne, Human Resources Analyst
Nancy Heffernan, City Clerk Services Specialist
Javier Mendez, Director of Human Resources
London Porter, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Isabel Ramirez, Human Resources Analyst II
Amy Wong, Human Resources Manager
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
(Motion)
Member Eric James Gilliland introduced a motion to accept the agenda as
presented.
(Vote)
The vote favoring acceptance was unanimous. Presiding Officer Javier Mendez
declared the motion carried.
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V. NEW BUSINESS
1 ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
(Motion)
Member Eric James Gilliland introduced a motion to elect himself for the
position of Chairperson to the Civil Service Board.
(Vote)
The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Presiding Officer Javier Mendez
declared the motion carried.
2 ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRPERSON
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
(Motion)
Member Brenda Williams motioned to elect herself for the position of Vice
Chairperson to the Civil Service Board.
(Vote)
The roll call vote favoring passage was unanimous. Presiding Officer Javier
Mendez declared the motion carried.
3 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR UPDATE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Javier Mendez, Director of Human Resources, thanked the Board for their
service.
Mr. Mendez provided a brief update on the general status of the Civil Service
employees including:
Modernization of hiring processes
Gather employee feedback
Enhance process improvements
Analyze staff attrition rates
Utilize social media for recruitment
Increase flexibility when transferring employees
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4 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Amy Wong, Human Resources Manager, presented proposed amendments to
the Civil Service Rules (HMC Title 6.0) to the Civil Service Board.
The proposed amendments include the following:
Updates to the annual pay adjustment
Update the term 'Application Materials'
Include a three-day response time-limit for candidates
Update the usage of the transfer list
Rules for selecting part-time employees for full-time positions
Addition of the terms 'unprofessionalism' and 'dishonesty'
Minor grammar and process updates
5 CHANGES TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
(Motion)
Member Brenda Williams introduced a motion to accept the proposed
amendments to the Civil Service Rules.
(Vote)
The vote favoring passage was unanimous. Presiding Officer Javier Mendez
declared the motion carried.
A brief discussion ensued regarding background checks being completed more
quickly and what is being done to modernize recruitments.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
There were no chairman\member comments presented.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
The next meeting was not scheduled.
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VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments presented.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, Presiding Officer Javier Mendez
adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Nancy Heffernan
Nancy Heffernan,
City Clerk Services Specialist
Agenda
CITY OF HENDERSON
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
AGENDA
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Westgate Conference Room
3:30 PM 240 S Water Street
Meeting Inquiries: (702) 267-1940 Henderson, Nevada 89015
For those requiring special assistance or accommodation to attend or participate in this
meeting, arrangements for a sign language interpreter or services necessary for effective
communication for qualified persons with disabilities should be made as soon as possible,
but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. Please contact Tamia Hawthorne at
(702) 267-1931 or TTY: 7-1-1 at least 72 hours in advance to request a sign language
interpreter. You may also submit your request by using Contact Henderson.
The Chairman reserves the right to hear agenda items out of order, combine two or more
agenda items for consideration, remove an item from the agenda, or delay discussion
relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
Public comment will be taken at the designated Public Comment periods. Individuals will be
limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes
at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive
comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. See
NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation, yelling,
stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal
attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other
acts intended to impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
Backup materials for agenda items can be found in the Office of the City Clerk or on the
City's website at: http://www.cityofhenderson.com. To request backup materials, please
contact Tamia Hawthorne at (702) 267-1931.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comment during this portion of the agenda must be limited to matters on
the agenda. Individuals will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons
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for a group will be limited to ten (10) minutes at the discretion of the Chairman.
The Chairman reserves the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or
repetitive comments that disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly
conduct of the meeting. In addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting
may be removed from the room by the presiding officer. See NRS
241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive conduct include, without limitation,
yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause, heckling, name calling, use of
profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation, threatening use of physical
force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to impede the meeting or
infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee members, City staff, or
meeting participants.
IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action)
V. NEW BUSINESS
1 ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect
Elect new Chairperson to the Civil Service Board.
2 ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRPERSON
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Elect
Elect new Vice Chairperson to the Civil Service Board.
3 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR UPDATE
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
For Information Only.
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
City of Henderson Human Resources Director, Javier Mendez, will provide a
brief update on the general status of the civil service employees.
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4 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
For Information Only.
RECOMMENDATION: N/A
Staff will present proposed amendments to the Civil Service Rules (HMC Title
6.0) to the Civil Service Board for discussion.
The proposed amendments include revising Pay for Performance language to
Annual Pay Adjustment; providing additional flexibility and updates to
recruitment and selection processes; revisions to the list of prohibited conduct;
and other additional grammatical, clarifying, and/or conforming changes.
5 CHANGES TO CIVIL SERVICE RULES
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
For Possible Action.
RECOMMENDATION: Accept
Civil Service Board will take possible action to accept the proposed
amendments to the Civil Service Rules.
VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS
The Chairman and Members may speak on any subject under this section of the
agenda. Chairman and Members may comment on matters including, without
limitation, future agenda items, upcoming meeting dates, and meeting
procedures. Comments made cannot be acted upon or discussed at this
meeting, but may be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
VII. SET NEXT MEETING
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
Items discussed under this Public Comment period cannot be acted upon at this
meeting, but may be referred to a future agenda for consideration. Individuals
will be limited to three (3) minutes and spokespersons for a group will be limited
to ten (10) minutes, at the discretion of the Chairman. The Chairman reserves
the right to curtail abusive, offensive, inflammatory or repetitive comments that
disrupt, disturb or otherwise impede the orderly conduct of the meeting. In
addition, any person willfully disrupting the meeting may be removed from the
room by the presiding officer. See NRS 241.030(4)(a). Examples of disruptive
conduct include, without limitation, yelling, stamping of feet, whistles, applause,
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heckling, name calling, use of profanity, personal attacks, physical intimidation,
threatening use of physical force, assault, battery, or any other acts intended to
impede the meeting or infringe on the rights of the board and/or committee
members, City staff, or meeting participants.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Posted not later than 9:00 a.m. of the third working day before the meeting, at the following locations:
City Hall, 240 South Water Street
www.cityofhenderson.com
https://notice.nv.gov
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