Merit Board R 4206 261014

The Knoxville Civil Service Merit Board met on October 14, 2026, according to the meeting metadata; the transcript’s date reference is unclear. Staff reported that the City’s Oracle Cloud transition was working better and had made job applications easier, and that work had begun with the police department on a new entry-level police exam. The board also heard routine human-resources updates, including training, employee recognition, recruiting, and accessibility efforts. The budget report covering June through September showed no expenses; no specific dollar amounts were provided.

The board approved the Knoxville Police Department’s request to exempt a part-time, temporary administrative specialist position from civil service for one year from the hire date, to assist with training and related activities. Staff also described coordination with Standard and Associates on police exam questions, but no contract award, purchasing decision, or procurement-related spending was reported.