This bill amends various sections of New Jersey's civil service law to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the chairperson of the Civil Service Commission by replacing references to the "Civil Service Commission" with "chairperson of the commission." Key provisions include granting the chairperson authority to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, conduct audits, establish a State classification plan, oversee employee compensation, and set personnel management standards. The chairperson is also empowered to delegate certain responsibilities while retaining appellate and rulemaking functions, as well as the ability to set standards for reviewing grievances and managing employment eligibility lists.

Additionally, the bill introduces significant changes to enhance personnel management, such as establishing an employee performance evaluation system and allowing the chairperson to disapprove salaries for civil service law violations. It mandates that personnel records be maintained in a manner acceptable to the chairperson and outlines the chairperson's authority over employee title assignments and candidate certifications. The bill also transfers the State Employee Awards Committee to the Department of the Treasury and shifts internship program responsibilities back to the Civil Service Commission. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline civil service operations, improve accountability, and ensure compliance with established standards within New Jersey's civil service framework.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 11A:2-28, 11A:6-1.1, 18A:73-34, 30:1-8.1, 39:2A-5, 40A:14-10.1, 40A:14-123.1, 40A:14-182, 40A:65-27, 52:17B-174, 13:8C-24