House Bill 2991 aims to establish a Civil Service system for the City of Rockwood by repealing Chapter 32 of the Private Acts of 1997 and any related amendments. The bill creates a Civil Service Board consisting of five members, with specific selection processes for board members, including appointments by the governing body and elections by classified service employees. The board members will serve four-year terms and will be compensated at a minimum of $50 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 such as department heads and elected officials. It mandates the creation of job descriptions, pay schedules, and the advertisement of job vacancies. The bill also emphasizes non-discrimination in employment based on race, religion, sex, or national origin, and establishes penalties for violations of its provisions. The act will take effect only upon a two-thirds approval from the legislative body of the City of Rockwood.