This bill proposes to amend the current statute regarding the appeal process for officers or employees in the classified civil service who face dismissal, suspension, or reduction in rank or compensation. Under the existing law, an officer or employee has 10 calendar calendar days to appeal the order. The bill would change this timeframe to 10 business days after the order is presented to the officer or employee, thereby providing a more structured timeline for appeals. The updated language would ensure that the appeal process is initiated within a specified number of business days, which may offer more clarity and fairness to the employees involved. The rest of the appeal process, including the responsibilities of the clerk of the commission and the commission's hearing procedures, remains unchanged.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-356
House Engrossed Version: 11-356