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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
The Civil Service Commission (“CSC”), acting under the authority of SMC 4.04.250 K (2), proposes to amend the Civil Service Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules”). CSC Rules were last revised in 2014. This is a comprehensive Rules revision to achieve the following objectives:
- Modernize the Rules to reflect current business and operational practices
- Document and clarify practices and legal requirements already in use
The public may view the proposed Rule changes and the current Rules via the links below:
Interested persons are invited to submit public comment the following ways:
- By email to civilservice@seattle.gov. Include “Public Comment” in the subject line, or
- In person at the CSC on September 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.; the meeting is located at the Seattle Municipal Tower in the CSC hearing room at 700 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1679, Seattle, Washington 98104.
Written comment must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., on September 16, 2026. The Commission may take final rulemaking action at its meeting on September 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
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