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Civil Service Commission

Function:
The Civil Service System was established to insure the maintenance of a merit personnel system to recruit, employ, promote, and retain qualified persons for employment with the City of Pittsburgh. It is the mission of the Civil Service Commission to administer and preserve the merit system while being responsive to the principles of equal opportunity employment and sound labor-management relations.

Governing Documents:
Pittsburgh Code Title One, Article III, Chapter 145; Article XI, Section 180.04 and Section 2 of the General Civil Service Act

Board Makeup:

  • 3 members appointed by the Mayor of Pittsburgh
Board Members:
  • Cynthia N. McCormick
    • Term expires 12/31/2009
  • Kenneth Fulton
    • Term expires 12/31/2009
  • Joseph Kennedy, IV
    • Term expires 12/31/2009

Residency Requirements:

  • Must be a City of Pittsburgh resident
  • At least one member must be a Democrat
  • At least one member must be a Republican

Compensation:
$150 per diem

Meetings:
Every Thursday at 8 AM

Website: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/personnel/html/civil_service_info.html


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