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Civil Service commissioners defend efforts to speed hiring as supervisors press on vacancies and public-safety impacts
Summary
The Rules Committee recommended reappointment of two Civil Service Commissioners after questioning on post-pandemic hiring delays; commissioners described a 'listening campaign' and hearings with departments to reduce time-to-hire for critical positions such as nurses and 911 staff.
The Rules Committee voted unanimously on July 10 to recommend reappointments of Kate Pavetti and Jacqueline Minor to the Civil Service Commission, following extended discussion about the city's hiring backlog and the commission’s post-pandemic review of hiring rules.
Supervisor Asha Safai opened the item by citing a civil grand jury report and expressing concern about the time required to fill critical public-safety and service positions—"vacancies like 90 vacancies within our 911 call center" and more than…
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