To carry out the merit system provisions of the Charter, the Civil Service Commission:
establishes and revises Rules, policy and procedures on the merit system applicable to City & County of San Francisco departments, the Municipal Transportation Agency and classified employees of the San Francisco Unified School District and the San Francisco Community College District;
conducts hearings on appeals on examinations, eligible lists, minimum qualifications, discrimination complaints, future employment with the City, and other merit system matters under its jurisdiction;
reviews, monitors and audits the operation of the merit system - receives reports, conducts hearings and takes remedial action as required and where appropriate;
provides an Inspection Service to applicants, employees, departmental representatives, union representatives, and members of the public;
conducts training and outreach on the merit system;
approves contracting out based on the scope of services;
publishes the Civil Service Adviser and other merit system informational materials;
sets salaries of elected officials; and,
performs functions authorized in Employee Relations Ordinance administration.
