Senate Bill 2976 and House Bill 2991 propose the repeal of Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1997 concerning the City of Rockwood and establish a new Civil Service system for the city. The bill creates a Civil Service Board consisting of five members, with specific appointment procedures involving both the governing body and the employees of the classified service. The board members will serve four-year terms and will be compensated at a minimum of $50.00 per month. The bill outlines the qualifications for board members, the process for their removal, and the procedures for employee discipline and grievance resolution.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the Civil Service system will apply to all full-time employees, with certain exceptions, and mandates the creation of job descriptions and pay schedules for classified positions. It emphasizes the importance of fair hiring practices, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, and establishes penalties for violations of the act. The bill requires a two-thirds vote from the legislative body of the City of Rockwood for it to take effect, ensuring that the new provisions are implemented with local support.