The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1341, aims to amend Section 7-411 of the general statutes concerning the classification of officers and employees within local government civil service boards. The bill stipulates that the civil service board must classify all officers and employees in departments with an adopted merit system not later than ninety days after the initial appointment of commissioners, replacing the previous requirement of "within" that timeframe. Additionally, the board is granted the discretion to exempt certain high-level positions, such as the officer responsible for departmental policy and one deputy or confidential employee, from testing and competition.

This bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and reflects a shift in the timeline for classification, aiming to streamline the process for local government operations. The changes are intended to enhance the efficiency of civil service appointments while maintaining the integrity of the merit system.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-411
PD Joint Favorable: 7-411
File No. 210: 7-411
APP Joint Favorable: 7-411