Establishing a recruitment campaign to attract former federal civil service workers to the municipal workforce

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) to establish and implement a civil service recruitment campaign targeting former federal civil service employees who were laid off or incentivized to depart the employ of the federal civil. Such a recruitment campaign would include the distribution of information relevant to the process of joining the municipal civil service, including, but not limited to, upcoming civil service examinations, eligibility requirements for fee waivers, and anticipated timelines for hiring. DCAS would be required to post such informational materials on the department’s website in all designated citywide languages, and to conduct an advertising campaign on social media, agency websites, public transportation, and on the radio.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

Full history

1. Jan 29, 2026

   Introduced

   This Introduction was Introduced by Council

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2. Jan 29, 2026

   Referred to committee

   This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation

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