Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is the city's appellate body for municipal employment disputes. If a city employee is disciplined, fired, or an applicant is disqualified from a civil service exam or position, the CSC hears their appeal and can affirm, modify, or reverse the agency's decision. Civil service rules are supposed to protect city workers from political firings and ensure hiring is based on merit. The CSC is the backstop -- if you are a city employee who believes you were unfairly punished or an applicant wrongly rejected, this is your appeals court.