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Oct 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
State Civil Service Commission General Business Meeting Minutes
The commission held a general business meeting involving several personnel and administrative actions. Key topics included a public hearing on proposed Civil Service Rules changes, which was delayed for further input. The commission approved numerous requests from various state departments to exempt specific positions from the classified service and authorized the establishment or amendment of premium pay, special entrance rate, and on-call pay policies for several agencies. Additionally, the commission approved an extension of a job appointment for a specialist and granted authorization for a university employee to work extended hours. The director provided reports on pending appeals, the Cameron Ferry Privatization contract status, new Civil Service Rule amendments, and the development of applicant notification standards. The meeting concluded with an executive session to review civil service appeals and discuss personnel matters.
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State Civil Service Commission General Business Meeting
The Commission discussed and approved various personnel and policy matters, including the appointment of a referee for appeals, the establishment of incentive pay policies for the Department of Children and Family Services, and the approval of proposed changes to the Classification and Pay Plan as well as Civil Service Rules. Numerous requests to exempt specific positions from the classified service were reviewed and granted across various departments, including Public Safety and Corrections, the Louisiana Department of Health, the Port of New Orleans, and the Louisiana Secretary of State. Additionally, the Commission established and amended Special Entrance Rate and Premium Pay policies for several departments, extended specific job appointments, ratified the Director's authorizations, and received the Compliance Audit Quarterly Report and the Director's Report.
Jul 1, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
State Civil Service Commission General Business Meeting
The Commission addressed various agency requests, including the establishment of Special Entrance Rate and Premium Pay policies for multiple departments, and authorized amendments to food service contracts. Additionally, a public hearing was held to consider changes to the Classification and Pay Plan, as well as proposed amendments to several Civil Service Rules. The Commission also granted numerous requests for position exemptions from classified service, reviewed Rewards and Recognition and Optional Pay policy establishments, and approved extensions for several job appointments. Furthermore, the Director provided information regarding delegated authority approvals and exceptions granted for specific pay rules.
Jun 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
State Civil Service Commission General Business Meeting
The commission reviewed several requests from state departments including the privatization of ferryboat services, authorization for unclassified relief worker hours, and various exemptions from classified service for specific positions. Additionally, policies were amended or established regarding crisis leave, premium pay, and special entrance rates. The meeting also included a presentation of the quarterly compliance audit report, a director's report covering legislative session updates and pending appeal cases, and a discussion on rule promulgations for upcoming meetings. An executive session was held to review civil service appeals and personnel matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
