Civil Service Commission rules

Civil service rules ensure a fair and effective system of human resources management.

Overview

You can read and download the 18 civil service rules. Civil service rules cover a range of topics, including:

  • Job classification
  • Hiring and promotion
  • Discipline
  • Leave

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Civil service rule documents

Read the Civil Service Commission rules

Civil Service Rule 1 - Purpose, Adoption, and Amendment of Rules  Civil Service Rule 10 - Transfers
Civil Service Rule 2 - Organization of the Commission and Human Resources Civil Service Rule 11 - Discipline and Removal
Civil Service Rule 3 - Efficiency of the City Service   Civil Service Rule 12 - Layoff, Re-Employment, Reinstatement, and Restoration
Civil Service Rule 4 - Job Classification  Civil Service Rule 13 - Resignations
Civil Service Rule 5 - Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action  Civil Service Rule 14 - Leave of Absence Without Pay
Civil Service Rule 6 - Employment and Promotion  Civil Service Rule 15 - Leave of Absence With Pay
Civil Service Rule 7 - Eligibility for Employment and Promotion  Civil Service Rule 16 - Sick Leave
Civil Service Rule 8 - Certifications, Appointments and Probation  Civil Service Rule 17 - Vacation Leave
Civil Service Rule 9 - Temporary Employment and Assignment  Civil Service Rule 18 - Definitions

Contact us

Human Resources

Email Human Resources

Phone

612-673-2282

Address

City Hall
350 S. 5th St., Room 1
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday