Civil Service Advisers

Get guidance on employment policies and rules related to the City's merit system.

For over 20 years, the Civil Service Commission has published Advisers to help educate employees. Each one offers a quick overview of important rules, policies, and laws connected to the City's merit system. 

The information provided in the Adviser is for information purposes only. It is not intended as legal advice.
 

Resources

Merit Principles - Performance and Career Development (Civil Service Adviser 1)
Commission Vice President Receives Award (Civil Service Adviser 2)
Appeals to the Civil Service Commission (Civil Service Adviser 3)
Out of Class Assignments (Civil Service Adviser 4)
Major Changes in Sick Leave Entitlements (Civil Service Adviser 5)
Release from Probationary Period (Civil Service Adviser 6)
Reappointment (Civil Service Adviser 7)
Selection from Civil Service Eligible Lists (Civil Service Adviser 8)
Out-Of-Class Assignment (Civil Service Adviser 9)
What is the Merit System? (Civil Service Adviser 10)
Certification of Eligibles (Civil Service Adviser 11)
Appointments (Civil Service Adviser 13)
Special Assistants (Civil Service Adviser 14)
Civil Service Seniority (Civil Service Adviser 15)
Automatic Resignation (Civil Service Adviser 16)
Personal Services Contracts (Civil Service Adviser 17)
Reinstatement (Civil Service Adviser 18)
Appeals and Hearings Overview (Civil Service Adviser 19)
Protest and Appeals (Civil Service Adviser 20)
Appeals on Future Employment Restrictions (Civil Service Adviser 21)
Probationary Periods (Civil Service Adviser 22)
Probationary Periods (Civil Service Adviser 23)
Probationary Periods (Civil Service Adviser 24)
Inspection Service (Civil Service Adviser 25)
Out of Class Assignments (Civil Service Adviser 26)
Classification Overview (Civil Service Adviser 27)
Classification Procedures (Civil Service Adviser 28)
Classification and Budget Actions (Civil Service Adviser 29)
Message from the Executive Officer in Appreciation to Public Employees (Civil Service Adviser 30)
Changes in Sick Leave Entitlements (Civil Service Adviser 31)
Policy on Family and Romantic Relationships at Work (Civil Service Adviser 32)
Reinstatement, Reappointment, Reversion and Transfer (Civil Service Adviser 33)
Exempt Appointments - Know Your Status (Civil Service Adviser 34)

Departments

Civil Service Commission