Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Impact
By permitting applicants to certify their status through personal statements, S372 will likely expedite the civil service hiring process for veterans. Currently, applicants must provide documentation of their status no later than eight days before a civil service eligible list is issued. This bill allows for a more flexible approach, requiring that the determination of veteran status be submitted before any employment takes place, up to three days prior. It aims to remove barriers for veterans in securing employment when they are in active military service.
Summary
S372 seeks to amend New Jersey civil service regulations concerning veterans' preference. Under this bill, applicants for civil service positions will be allowed to submit a personal sworn statement regarding their veteran status in lieu of the traditional requirement that they obtain a formal determination of their status as veterans or disabled veterans from the Adjutant General of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs prior to the issuance of a civil service eligible list. This change aims to streamline the application process, particularly for those in federal active service who are unable to obtain the required determination within the designated timeframe.
Contention
The bill may provoke discussions about the integrity of the veterans' preference system. Critics may argue that allowing personal statements without a formal determination could lead to misuse of the veterans' preference and undermine the protections intended for legitimate veterans. Supporters of the bill argue that it will provide a much-needed accommodation for those currently serving, ensuring that they have access to employment opportunities without unnecessary delays.
Same As
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
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Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Carry Over
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.
Permits certain applicants to submit personal statement of veteran status, in lieu of determination of veteran status, prior to issuance of civil service eligible list; requires submission of determination of status prior to employment.