Summary of New York State Civil Service Law
Table of Contents
A Note About Municipal Government
Sources of the Law Governing Civil Service
Civil Service Law, Rules and Regulations
Civil Service Administration
The Department and the Commission
Department and Commission Jurisdiction
Jurisdictional Classification
Unclassified and Classified Service
Continuation of Employment in Takeovers by the State
Classification and Compensation
Examinations
Non-competitive Class Eligibility for Promotion
Eligible Lists
Permanent Appointment
Canvass and Offer of Appointment
Failure to Respond to Canvass, Declining Appointment
Permanent Appointment to Competitive Position on Non-competitive Basis
Probationary Term
Non-Permanent Appointments
Reassignment
Transfers
Resignation and Reinstatement
Incompetency or Misconduct Charges
Layoffs and Preferred Lists
Disciplinary Proceedings
Leave for Disability
Veterans' Rights
Additional Credits for Examinations
War Veterans and Exempt Volunteer Firefighters
Military Service and Leave of Absence
Appointment While on Military Duty
Credit Toward Probationary Requirements
Political Activity
Federally Funded State Agencies
Strikes
The Ethics Law and Outside Activities
Additional Agency Restrictions