SRC-JBJ H.B. 2314 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 2314 76R5700 AJA-DBy: McReynolds (Nixon) Intergovernmental Relations 5/3/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, a civil service director serves as the administrator for a municipal civil service commission. The commission hears appeals regarding a suspension or termination of a fire fighter or a police officer. In a county with a population of less than 1.5 million, the director must reside within city limits. H.B. 2314 would allow certain civil service directors to reside outside the city limits. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 2314 authorizes certain civil service directors to reside outside the city limits. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 143.012(b), Local Government Code, to delete "three years" from language describing a residency requirement for certain persons under consideration for appointment as the director of certain civil services commissions. SECTION 2.Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 3.Emergency clause.