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Socorro Civil Service Commission approves revised dress and appearance policy
Summary
The Socorro City Civil Service Commission unanimously approved a streamlined dress and personal appearance policy on Nov. 24, 2025, that removes many specific prohibitions and gives supervisors discretion to address extreme cases while grandfathering current employees. Commissioners asked about enforcement, tattoos and hair color.
Socorro, N.M. — The Socorro City Civil Service Commission on Nov. 24 approved revisions to C-10, the city’s dress and personal appearance standards, adopting a shorter, less prescriptive policy that the Human Resources director said will make expectations clearer for employees while maintaining a professional image.
HR Director Carol Gandelotti told commissioners the version in the employee handbook dated Aug. 18, 2025, was “overly restricted” and included detailed prohibitions such as specific shoes, t-shirts and athletic wear; the revision condenses those rules…
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