Delaware Civil Service Commission Meeting Summary – November 4, 2026

On November 4, 2026, at 3:30 PM, the City of Delaware Civil Service Commission met in City Hall Council Chambers. Chair Santos presided, with Vice Chair Hurley present. Commissioner Hollingsworth Mansell was excused. The meeting covered approval of minutes, updates to the police officer certified list, a disqualification memo, and staffing updates. The meeting adjourned at 3:37 PM.

Approval of Minutes

• The commission unanimously approved the motion summary from the October 7, 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting as recorded and transcribed.

Discussion Items

a. November 2026 Police Officer Certified List

• Chief Moore presented the updated list, which added two candidates. One candidate withdrew to take other employment; another candidate failed to respond to contact attempts, leading to a recommended disqualification. The list now contains 25 eligible candidates. Chief Moore noted that the Delaware County Sheriff's Office is starting an academy in December, and the department plans to send three or four candidates, who will be removed from the list upon hiring in the next agenda.
• The commission approved the list unanimously (Vice Chair Hurley and Chair Santos voting yes).

b. Police Department Disqualification Memo

• Chief Moore recommended disqualifying a candidate who failed to acknowledge attempts to contact them to proceed with the next phase of the hiring process. Per civil service rules, the candidate's removal from the list was requested.
• The commission approved the disqualification memo unanimously.

Staff Comments

• Chief Moore reported that, considering pending offers and current academy attendees, the police department has five openings out of an authorized strength of 63 officers. Three of these openings are new positions added in the current budget year. The department is nearing its high limit for staffing, though several candidates are still in training and not yet active.

Commissioner Comments

• Vice Chair Hurley complimented Chief Moore on a recent article in the Gazette, noting it was a positive piece.

Key Outcomes

• Approved the November 2026 Police Officer Certified List.
• Approved the disqualification of one candidate from the certified list.
• Noted the department's current staffing status and upcoming hires for the December academy.