Kristen Smith

Update on the nationwide Fire Chief recruitment, with Raftelis selected as the executive search firm. Interviews are planned for December and January, with appointment no later than February 2027.

Fire Chief Recruitment Process - Kristen Smith, Human Resources Director

Provides an overview of state-required medical peer review procedures used to evaluate workers’ compensation claims, including reviewer credentialing, records, medical necessity determinations, and reporting requirements.

Workers' Compensation Peer Review Guidelines - Kristen Smith, Human Resources Director

Follow-up report on workers’ compensation surgical appeals from FY2021 through FY2026, including denial and overturn rates under Texas review guidelines.

Workers’ Compensation Surgical Appeals Statistics - Kristen Smith, Human Resources Director

Informal briefing providing an overview of the Human Relations Commission, presented by Human Resources Director Kristen Smith.

Human Relations Commission Overview - Kristen Smith, Human Resources Director

An informal report presented by Human Resources Director Kristen Smith regarding the city's collegiate and vocational student internship placement program.

Collegiate and Vocational Student Internship Placement - Kristen Smith, Human Resources Director