The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1341, aims to clarify the responsibilities of the civil service board regarding the classification of officers and employees within local government departments. Specifically, it amends Section 7-411 of the general statutes by replacing the phrase "within" with "not later than" to establish a clear timeline for the board to classify all officers and employees within ninety days following the initial appointment of commissioners. This change emphasizes the urgency of the classification process while maintaining the existing provisions that allow the board to exempt certain high-level positions from testing and competition.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and its primary purpose is to enhance the efficiency and clarity of the civil service board's operations. By streamlining the classification timeline, the legislation seeks to ensure that local government departments can effectively manage their personnel in accordance with established merit system rules.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-411