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 days to appeal such orders. The bill would change this timeframe to 10 business days, thereby extending the period available for filing an appeal. The amendment specifically modifies the language in section 11-356 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by replacing calendar with business in the context of the appeal period. This change aims to provide employees with a more reasonable timeframe to prepare and submit their appeals, potentially improving their ability to respond effectively to disciplinary actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-356