Rules and Regulations-Police

Rules and Regulations- Fire

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The Civil Service Commission is responsible for writing and enforcing rules and regulations governing the Fire and Police Departments. The rules provide the qualifications for applicants for appointment to the Police and Fire Department and provide for open, competitive examination to test the fitness of applicants. In addition, the Civil Service Commission hears appeals by employees of the Fire and Police Departments concerning disciplinary actions.

The Civil Service Commission consists of seven citizens of the City named by the Board of Directors to serve six-year terms. Members shall be citizens of the State of Arkansas and residents of the City for at least three (3) years preceding their appointment. Members shall not hold or be a candidate for any political office under any national, state, county or municipal government, or be connected in any official capacity with any political party or organization. The commission meets on call.

Members

• Members: 7
• Term: 6 Years
• Meetings: On Call

Orval Smith
Member
Appointed: 04/25/2023
Expiration: 03/31/2029
Fort Smith, AR 72916
226-3214
smithco82@gmail.com

Marty Shell
Member
Appointed: 03/15/2011
Expiration: 03/31/2029
11107 Vista Ridge Court
Fort Smith, AR
479-410-1557 (Work)
marty@fiveriversdist.com

Wendall Sampson
Member
Appointed: 03/18/2025
Expiration: 03/31/2031
1500 North 49th Street
479-420-8138
wsampsonjr@yahoo.com

R. Cole Goodman, MD
Member
Appointed: 04/20/2021
Expiration: 03/31/2027
Fort Smith, AR
479-719-0950 (work)
Coleg1@sbcglobal.net

Alex Sanchez
Member
Appointed: 04/20/2021
Expiration: 03/31/2027
Fort Smith, AR
479-221-0327 (Work)
alexsanchez479@gmail.com

David Boyd
Member
Appointed: 03/18/2025
Expiration: 12/31/2029
10904 Lansdown Lane
Fort Smith, AR
479-431-7377
chrisboydsr2373@outlook.com 

Matthew Garner
Member
Appointed: 06/19/2018
Expiration: 12/31/2030
8501 Avalon Way
Fort Smith, AR
479-431-8618 (Work)
mgarner@qualserveintl.com

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