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Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters Committee — Agenda, Jun 4, 2025
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel
Matters Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Virtual
6:30 PM
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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In keeping with the decisions of the Civil Service Commission, this committee is required to consider
candidates for civil service positions solely on the basis of their relative ability, knowledge, and skills.
The commission’s decisions and basic merit principles outlined in the Personnel Administrations rules
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encouraged to adhere to this standard while considering all candidates, regardless of civil service status.
Roll Call
1.
Committee
Minutes
(ID # 25-0872)
Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the
Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters
Committee Meeting of April 30, 2025.
2.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0656)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting
confirmation of the appointment of Salma Kazmi to the
Human Rights Commission.
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Confirmation of Appointments and
Personnel Matters Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
June 4, 2025
3.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0653)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting
confirmation of the appointment of Jovana Calvillo to
the Human Rights Commission.
4.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0404)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting
confirmation of the re-appointment of Sean Browne as
Somerville Housing Authority Police Officer.
5.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0403)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting
confirmation of the re-appointment of Michael De
Bethencourt as Somerville Housing Authority Police
Officer.
6.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0402)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting
confirmation of the appointment of Alfred William
Rymill III as Somerville Housing Authority Police
Officer.
7.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0900)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting
confirmation of the appointment of Dylan Lambert to the
position of Police Sergeant.
8.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 25-0899)
Referred for Recommendation: Requesting
confirmation of the appointment of Eli Kim to the
position of Police Lieutenant.
9.
Order
(ID # 25-0757)
Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo
That this City Council convene in Executive Session
with relevant departments, to discuss the interaction
between the Commission for Persons with Disabilities
and Racial and Social Justice Department and to receive
an update on what steps and goals have been established
to resolve the disconnect between both parties.
Note: The Committee may meet in Executive Session to review protected personnel information or to
discuss matters related to individual candidates pursuant to MGL c30A s21(a)(1).
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