ADOPTED

The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter so that, when candidates have identical scores for city civil service appointments or promotions, a candidate who has lived in Philadelphia for at least one year before the examination would be ranked ahead of other candidates. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Philadelphia voters for approval on an election date set by ordinance.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to civil service regulations to provide that, when eligible lists for appointments and promotions are established, those persons who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the examination shall prevail over all others who receive the identical test score; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.