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Board adopts overhaul of county civil‑service hiring rules
Summary
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an ordinance amending Title 5 of county code to update civil service rules intended to streamline hiring, centralize postings and allow electronic notices. Labor and county employees urged clarity on banding and safeguards against favoritism.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on April 28 voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance that revises civil service rules in county code Title 5, a set of changes officials said will simplify job postings and modernize hiring procedures.
Department of Human Resources Director Lisa Garrett told the board the changes are the result of extensive negotiation. "The negotiations alone lasted over a year and a half, almost 2 years," Garrett said, adding the revisions centralize postings, clarify appeals processes and permit…
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