First Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions (Strength of Force) for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Tadd Phillips, Human Resources Director

Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, Section 143.021, requires that the governing body of a municipality shall establish classifications and numbers of positions by ordinance. This ordinance supplements the Ordinance that adopts the Annual Operating Budget Plan as the ordinance that establishes the classifications and numbers of positions. This “Strength of Force” Ordinance separates and details the specific classifications and numbers of Civil Service positions.

The changes reflected on this Strength of Force are as follows: Police- 4 additional Police Officer Positions

Funding for new positions accounted for in 19/20 budget amendment coming before Council on September 10th.