§ 1200-1. RULE 1: Purpose and effect; amendments.

A. 

The purpose of these Rules is to provide an orderly and uniform system for the administration of civil service in the County of Suffolk on the basis of merit and fitness as provided in Article V, Section 6, of the New York State Constitution, the Suffolk County Charter and the Civil Service Law of the State of New York. These Rules have the force and effect of law, and apply to all positions in the classified service of the County of Suffolk as well as the towns, villages, school districts and special districts therein.

B. 

These Rules are effective upon receipt by the County Personnel Officer of the approval of the State Civil Service Commission and supersede any prior Rules. These Rules may be amended by the County Personnel Officer subject to public hearing and the approval of the State Civil Service Commission.