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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Denton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Police Discipline and Training Oversight
The board will review how police internal investigations and disciplinary actions are handled, providing oversight on officer accountability.
2026-2030 Meet & Confer Agreement Update
Board members will discuss updates regarding the multi-year labor and compensation agreement between the city and police personnel.
Fire Captain Examination Results
The commission is set to schedule upcoming promotional exams for fire personnel across multiple ranks, ensuring clear pathways for career advancement within the Denton Fire Department.
Advisory Committee 2026 Meeting Schedule
City Council is considering moving this committee to every-other-month meetings. The committee agreed to keep monthly Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for now and adopt a formal 2027 schedule in December or January.
Civil Service Rules Amendments
Proposed updates to local civil service rules will align city policies with the latest Meet and Confer agreement and staff recommendations.
Ethics Ordinance Revisions
The council kept the current ethics complaint process for now and agreed to study how city employees can confidentially report problems with council members — possibly through HR rather than the ethics ordinance.
Ethics Complaint Review
The board will evaluate an ethics complaint alleging violations of the city's ethics rules under Section 2-273. This review ensures adherence to local standards of conduct for public officials.
September 2026 Police Entrance Exam Eligibility List
The Civil Service Commission was scheduled to receive and review the eligibility lists and demographic reports for recent police and fire recruit entrance examinations administered in January 2026. These lists form the foundational hiring pools for Denton's public safety departments.
Denton Eviction Advocacy Center Pilot Program
A proposed pilot program for an eviction advocacy center won't get a Council pitch — Council directed it be handled through an internal staff recommendation instead, slowing any public action on tenant eviction help.
Civil Service Interim Leadership Appointment
The commission was set to appoint an interim director to oversee civil service operations under state guidelines.