Official:Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise provisions related to the manner of selection from eligible lists for vacancies and promotions in the civil service system, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Sponsor: Councilmember Parker
Introduced: May 27, 2021
Signed: June 17, 2021
: Committee on Law and Government
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill asks Philadelphia voters to decide whether to change how city jobs are filled and promoted. Currently, a formula determines who gets hired or promoted based on a list of eligible candidates. If approved, the Personnel Director would have more flexibility in choosing candidates.
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