Please note that two distinct, but complimentary, sets of draft amendments are attached. Although there are two versions of the amendments, the two versions are substantially identical, except for different numbering and cross-references. The rules and regulations governing grievances have not been substantially revised since the 1980s. In the interim, the Civil Service Commission has issued a number of decisions clarifying the grievance process that have not yet been codified. Also, other current grievance processes, such as the appointment complaint process, require amendments.
Staff proposes comprehensive amendments to the grievance and technical appeal procedures.
The amendments will codify current Commission policy, streamline and clarify the grievance and technical procedures, and correct some minor errors in the rules. Organization Most provisions regarding grievances now appear only in the regulations. Basic provisions regarding technical complaints and appeals to the Civil Service Commission appear in both the rules and the regulations. Staff proposes adding a new Chapter 8 to the rules that would contain the basic rules governing grievances, grievance appeals, technical complaints, and appeals to the Civil Service Commission. In addition, staff also proposes to list the specific types of grievance decisions that an employee may appeal to the Department of Civil Service.