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13. The Civil Service Appeal Process

The Civil Service Appeal Process
The Civil Service Commission is a board of five electors of the County appointed by the Board of Supervisors...
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A. What issues may be appealed to the Commission?
Employees or applicants may appeal ratings of oral boards or appraisal of qualification boards that are...
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Appeals of Disciplinary Actions
Reference Civil Service Rule XIV provides that employees may appeal dismissal, demotion, or suspension...
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Appeals of Substandard Performance Evaluations
Reference Section 4 of Civil Service Rule XII provides that “Permanent employees may appeal to...
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B. How does the Commission handle appeals?
Depending on the nature of the matter being appealed, the appeal may be heard by the entire Commission,...
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C. What are the guidelines for preparing for and presenting cases before the Civil Service Commission?
These are general guidelines, which may vary from case to case. The method of presenting individual cases...
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