Provides for a preference for activated members of the New York army national guard or the New York air national guard serving during declared state disaster emergencies for competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion.
Impact
The enactment of A10828 is expected to influence state laws concerning the treatment of military personnel within the civil service system. By providing additional credit in competitive examinations, the bill seeks to facilitate the transition of veterans and activated guard members into state employment, thereby enhancing their job prospects after serving their country. This bill could lead to a more favorable hiring process for individuals who have served in the national guard during times of crisis.
Summary
Bill A10828 aims to amend the civil service law in New York to provide a competitive advantage for activated members of the New York army national guard or air national guard when applying for state positions. Specifically, it introduces additional credit points in competitive examinations for those who have been activated during declared state disaster emergencies. This initiative is intended to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of service members who engage in these crucial roles during emergencies.
Contention
While the bill primarily presents benefits to military service members, there may be concerns regarding its implications for fairness in the competitive examination process. Opponents might argue that while supporting veterans is important, the introduction of additional credits could potentially disadvantage non-military candidates, leading to debates on meritocracy versus the need to honor service. Such discussions could become focal points during legislative sessions and public discourse.
Provisions
The bill explicitly defines the term 'state disaster emergency' according to existing legal definitions, ensuring clarity in its application. It stipulates that members must provide documented evidence of their activation and outlines eligibility criteria for receiving the additional credit points. Moreover, the bill specifies that if a member qualifies for multiple forms of credit, the more favorable option will be awarded, thus simplifying the process for candidates.
Same As
Provides for a preference for activated members of the New York army national guard or the New York air national guard serving during declared state disaster emergencies for competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion.
Provides for a preference for activated members of the New York army national guard or the New York air national guard serving during declared state disaster emergencies for competitive examinations for original appointment or promotion.
Provides for reimbursement for certain insurance premiums for certain members of the naval militia, New York air, army national guard, and New York guard.
Establishes a weekend child day care assistance program to provide for child day care at a child care provider for New York army and air national guard members on drill weekends.
Permits family leave benefits related to the active service of a spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent of the employee in the New York national guard during a declared state of emergency or other ordered active state service.
Includes New York guard members to the recruitment incentive and retention program for members of the New York state organized militia; permits tuition benefits for post-graduate study.