New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Title 4 - DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL SERVICE
Here’s a detailed breakdown of NYCRR Title 4 – Department of Civil Service, which sets forth the rules for New York State’s civil service operations:
📑 Overview of Title 4 Structure
According to Cornell Law’s LII, Title 4 contains the following chapters:
Chapter I – Rules for the Classified Service (Parts 1–?)
Chapter II – Attendance Rules (for state employees)
Chapter III – Performance Rating Rules (Parts 35–46)
Chapter IV – State Civil Service Commission Regulations (Parts 55–61)
Chapter V – Department of Civil Service (President’s) Regulations (Parts 65–90)
Chapter VII – Public Employment Relations Board (Parts 200–216)
Appendices (1–4) (law.cornell.edu, en.wikipedia.org, nyrules.elaws.us)
🔍 Sample Chapter: Classified Service (Chapter I)
Chapter I includes essential provisions on how classified civil service positions are handled:
Part 4 – Appointment & Promotion: Covers eligibility, competitive/open exams, transfers.
Section 4.5 – Probation Regulations:
Standard probation for new hires: 26–52 weeks (exceptions apply).
Promotions: 8–26 weeks for grade 13 and below, 12–52 weeks for grade 14+.
Extended probation for certain educator and scientific roles (up to 3 years), and specific positions like Vocational Instructors, University Police, etc.
Offers procedures for termination, review, restoration to eligible lists, and transfer terms (dos.ny.gov, govt.westlaw.com, law.cornell.edu).
These probation policies have been reviewed and updated in 1997, 2000, 2002, 2005, and 2012, but remain largely unchanged since .
✅ Other Key Title Sections
Chapter II: Sets attendance and leave standards for state workers.
Chapter III: Defines performance evaluation methods and rating scales.
Chapter IV: Provides procedural rules for the Civil Service Commission, including examination appeals and classifications.
Chapter V: Contains departmental policies on hiring, classification, layoff, health insurance contributions, etc.
Chapter VII: Governs the Public Employment Relations Board—union elections, bargaining units, and labor dispute procedures.
Appendices: Offer classification lists and exempt/non‑competitive job categories (dos.ny.gov, law.cornell.edu, dos.ny.gov).
🛠 How to Access the Text
Official versions are available through the New York State Department of State's Division of Administrative Rules.
Unofficial full text is accessible via Westlaw government portal and Cornell LII (govt.westlaw.com, en.wikipedia.org).
PDFs and rule‑review notices (1997–2012) from the Department of State offer historical updates (dos.ny.gov).
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