READ AND PASSED

This enacted ordinance placed a proposed amendment to Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter on the November 2, 2021 ballot. The amendment would allow the Personnel Director to decide how many people appear on eligible lists for civil-service hiring or promotions and how many times a person may be passed over while remaining eligible, based on the position and civil-service program needs.

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise provisions related to the manner of selection from eligible lists for vacancies and promotions in the civil service system, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.