Law Enforcement Merit System Council
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The Law Enforcement Merit System Council adopts rules for the Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training Board that pertain to:
1. classification and compensation plans
2. standards and qualifications for all classified positions
3. fair and impartial selection, appointment, probation, promotion, retention and separation or removal from service by resignation, retirement, reduction in force or dismissal of covered employees
4. a performance appraisal system which is used to evaluate the work performance of covered employees
5. hearings of employee grievances related to classification, compensation and employee appraisals
The Law Enforcement Merit System Council adopts rules for all Arizona State Agencies that have a AZPOST certified full-authority police officer in a covered position that requires the certification, in regards to the procedures for the conduct of appeal hearings connected to suspension, demotion, reduction in pay and loss of accrued leave of covered employees.
The Law Enforcement Merit System Council consists of five members nominated by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate to serve three-year terms. Members are chosen on the basis of experience in and sympathy with merit principles of public employment.
Contact the Law Enforcement Merit System Council
Mail:
2102 W. Encanto Boulevard
MD 1290
Phoenix, AZ 85005
Phone:
602-223-2286
Fax:
602-223-2096
Business Manager:
Capt. Jennifer Despain
[email protected]
Administrative Services Officer:
Debbie Weiland
[email protected]
The Law Enforcement Merit System Council’s current rulemaking activity is provided pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1021.02 to allow the public to view all proposed rulemaking as well as final rulemakings that either become effective at a future date or have not been published in the Arizona Administrative Code.
Current Rulemaking:
- The Secretary of State's Administrative Register
- The Arizona Administrative Code
- The Governor's Regulatory Review Council
Ms. Debbie Weiland, ASO,
Phone: 602-223-2286
Fax: 602-223-2096
E-mail: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Law Enforcement Merit System Council
Attn: Debbie Weiland
Mail Drop 1290
P.O. Box 6638
Phoenix, AZ 85005-6638
2018
LEMSC Unscheduled Executive Session - April 2018
2017
LEMSC Review Notice and Agenda 03/28/17
LEMSC Review Notice and Agenda 01/31/17
2016
LEMSC Review Notice and Agenda 11/29/16
LEMSC Review Notice and Agenda 10/31/16
LEMSC Meeting Notice and Agenda 01/26/2016
2015
LEMSC Meeting Notice and Agenda 12/03/2015
LEMSC Telephonic Meeting Notice and Agenda 11/16/2015
LEMSC Telephonic Meeting Notice and Agenda 10/21/2015
LEMSC Telephonic Meeting Notice and Agenda 09/28/2015
LEMSC Telephonic Meeting Notice and Agenda 08/17/2015
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice 2015 Jun 16, 18, 30 and 2015 July 14, 15
LEMSC Meeting Updated Telephonic 06/08/2015
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 04/22, 04/23, 04/27 2015
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 03/25/2015
LEMSC Meeting Updated Telephonic 02/12/2015
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 02/12/2015 02/13/2015
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 01/23/2015
2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 12/02/2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 11/17/2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 10/14/2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 9/16/2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 7/24/2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 6/17/2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 6/05/2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 5/06/2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 3/06/2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 2/10/2014
LEMSC Meeting Review Notice and Agenda 1/16/2014
2018
LEMSC Meeting Decision 01/30/18
2017
LEMSC Meeting Decision 12/22/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 11/28/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 10/31/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 9/26/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 8/29/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 6/27/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 5/30/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 4/25/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 3/28/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 03/21/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 02/07/17
LEMSC Meeting Decision 01/31/17
2016
LEMSC Meeting Decision 11/29/16
LEMSC Meeting Decision 10/31/16
LEMSC Meeting Decision 09/27/16
LEMSC Meeting Decision 08/30/16
LEMSC Meeting Decision 06/27/16
LEMSC Meeting Decision 05/12/16
LEMSC Meeting Decision 04/21/16
LEMSC Meeting Decision 03/22/2016
LEMSC Meeting Decision 01/26/2016
2015
LEMSC Meeting Decision 12/03/2015
LEMSC Meeting Decision 11/16/2015
LEMSC Meeting Decision 10/21/2015
LEMSC Meeting Decision 9/28/2015
LEMSC Meeting Decision 8/17/2015
LEMSC Meeting Decision 6/08/2015
LEMSC Meeting Decision 04/22 04/23 04/27, 2015
LEMSC Meeting Decision 03/25/2015
LEMSC Meeting Decision 02/12/2015
LEMSC Meeting Decision 01/26/2015
2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 12/02/2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 11/17/2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 10/14/2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 9/16/2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 7/24/2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 6/17/2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 6/05/2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 5/06/2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 3/06/2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 2/10/2014
LEMSC Meeting Decision 1/16/2014
2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 12/13/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 11/21/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 10/25/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 9/23/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 9/4/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 6/17/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 6/04/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 5/09/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 4/22/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 3/22/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 2/08/2013
LEMSC Meeting Decision 1/28/2013
2012
The LEMSC Rules on Appeals are in the process of being updated. Please call the LEMSC Office for guidance about Appeals and their process.
Thank you. 602-223-2286
Click here to access the Law Enforcement Merit System Council's Five Year Plan.
The Law Enforcement Merit System Council adopts rules for the Department of Public Safety, the Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training Board and for all Arizona State Agencies that have AZPOST certified full-authority police officers in a covered position that requires the certification. Procedures for the conduct of appeal hearings connected to termination, suspension, demotion, reduction in pay and loss of accrued leave can be found in the applicable section of LEMSC Rules.
The Law Enforcement Merit System Council also adopts rules for the Department of Public Safety and Arizona Police Officer Standards and Training Board with regards to: Classification and Compensation; Employment; Assignments; Employee Leave; Grievances; Separation from Employment; and Retirement System Eligibility.
