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New York City forms committee to modernize civil service and speed up hiring

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The City of New York established the Civil Service Modernization Advisory Committee to revitalize the civil service and accelerate hiring for city government jobs. Department of Citywide Administrative Services Commissioner Yume Kitasei will chair the committee, with Henry Garrido serving as vice-chair. The committee includes government and labor partners and will recommend legislative and in-house changes to the current hiring process, which includes addressing time to hire and testing strategies.

From miragenews.com, thechiefleader.com

Why it matters

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The committee aims to overhaul the foundational civil service structure of New York City. By prioritizing quick fixes and long-term solutions to speed up hiring, the effort could change how the municipal government operates and provides services across the city.

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Who's involved

  • Yume KitaseiChairs the Civil Service Modernization Advisory Committee for New York City.
  • City of New YorkThe municipal government whose civil service structure is being reviewed.
  • New York City Department of Citywide Administrative ServicesThe agency responsible for managing the civil service system in New York City.

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  1. Kitasei takes a leadership role in NYC's modernization efforts.1 source
  2. Appoints commissioner to advisory committee for NYC modernization efforts.1 source

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