The Civil Service Commission consists of five members appointed by the mayor, to serve a five-year term. Up to two of the members can be of the same political party and no member shall hold salaried public office. Members serve until a successor has qualified and is appointed.

One of the five commissioners is an employee, elected by the employees of the City of Bridgeport. The employee member shall be permitted to hold paid public office or position. The next employee election will take place in the fall of 2023.

	Chairperson Melva Falberg (R) 2445 Park Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604 Term Expires: 10/1/2017
	Vice Chairperson LaShea Hall (D) 141 Thorme St Bridgeport, CT 06606 Term Expires 10/1/2024
	Commissioner Richard P. Rodgers (D) 94 Soundview Avenue  Bridgeport, CT 06606  Term Expires 10/1/2010
	Commissioner Dr. Ralph Ford (D) 410 Mill Hill Avenue  Bridgeport, CT 06610 Term Expires: 10/01/2025
	Commissioner Luis A. Santiago, Elected Employee Representative 190 Sunshine Circle Bridgeport, CT 06606 Term Expires:10/1/2028

The office of the Civil Service Commission serves as the central personnel office for the City of Bridgeport and provides services to the general public and government employees. This includes:

• Administration of Chapter 17 of the Charter of the City of Bridgeport and the Rules and Regulations of the Civil Service Commission
• Entry level and promotional merit-based examinations
• Recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and seasonal hiring
• Hiring for all City departments in compliance with state and federal employment laws
• Payroll administration and verification
• Classification of positions and job descriptions
• Administration of the pension plan for Civil Service employees under the State of Connecticut Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS)