Communication_Paula Gieseman
May 20, 2008 n 0
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To: The Dubuque City Council ~ ; ~
Fr: Paula Gieseman
Re: The Civil Service Commission
Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council,
I am writing to thank you for appointing me last year to the Civil Service Commission. 1
was not able to reapply in April at the conclusion of the partial term I served. When you
appointed me I had one part-time job. At the end of February I began working a second
part-time job, where I hope to remain for the next few years. I also have ongoing
obligations related to a health issue in my family. These factors combine to reduce the
time I have available for meetings, hearings, and tests, which during my short tenure
were frequent.
I enjoyed working with Mr. Duehr, Mr. Kluesner, and the City staff, and I remain
interested in supporting the City's commitment to professionalism and fairness.
Balancing those elements is a challenge that requires respect and concern, which
have in abundance, for the managers and for the people they supervise.
I love Dubuque, and feel fortunate to have worked for the City for so many years. We
have a wealth of excellent employees, who contribute to the planning and execute the
vision, which make Dubuque America's City. I appreciate that you entrusted me with an
opportunity to remain involved in that process.
I have promised one of my employers that I will stay with them until November to assist
with staffing levels. At that time I intend to resume working one part-time job. When
another opening occurs on the Civil Service Commission, if my schedule permits me to
devote the required time and I reapply, I hope that you will consider me again.
Respectfully submitted,
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Paula Gieseman