This series was maintained by the Division of Examinations to monitor and aid municipal civil service commissions in the creation and administration of examinations. Records include examinations, announcements, and correspondence relating to the creation and administration of the examinations and sample examinations and announcements, which were loaned to municipalities. Municipalities that received sample examinations and announcements are noted.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Examination and Staffing Services Division
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
This series consists of civil service examinations administered by a municipal civil service commission, the Department of Civil Service, or jointly by both. Records include the examination announcement(s): title, duties, salary, minimum qualifications, examination's subject and relative weight of its components, etc.); instruction sheet(s): rules, time allowed, number of questions, etc.); and the actual examination with correct answers indicated.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Municipal Services Division
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Management surveys of Municipal Civil Service Commissions
Series Number
B0505
Summary
This series consists of Municipal Survey Section inspection reports on city and county civil service commissions. These reports are used to correct problems in municipal civil service practices and to ensure conformance with law and regulations throughout New York. The reports along with correspondence, memoranda, and survey fact sheets contain detailed information on municipal civil service regulations and practices and recommendations for their improvement. Also included are special investigative reports on municipal examination procedures.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Municipal Survey Section
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There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Division Director's and Assistant Director's files
Series Number
B0541
Summary
This series consists of selected records transferred from the Municipal Services Division's Director and Assistant Director's files to the Department's archives. Records include subject and correspondence files relating to local civil service matters such as the establishment of new titles and rules; annual reports; and files relating to special committees and commissions concerning local civil service matters. Also included is information on Division operations and their effect on local civil service agencies and practices.
Creator
New York (State). Department of Civil Service. Municipal Services Division
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.