AGENCY

Civil Service Commission

We maintain a fair system to make sure the City hires the best-qualified people for public service.

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Learn about Civil Service Commission hearings

We hold public hearings to learn more about city contracts, city hiring, and unfair treatment of employees in City departments. We also review and develop employment rules and policies.See our 2025 meeting calendar
City Hall - Room 4001 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102

Schedule

Meetings occur twice monthly on the first and third Mondays, except holidays.

Listen to audio recordings of previous Civil Service Commission meetings.

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Services

Appeals and hearings

Employee Relations Ordinance

Resources

About

The Civil Service Commission oversees the City’s merit system. We help make sure that San Francisco hires and promotes the best-qualified people for City jobs. We also conduct investigations and hold hearings for workers who think they have been treated unfairly.

Learn more about us

Commissioners

The Civil Service Commission consists of 5 members appointed by the Mayor. At least 2 members of the Commission must be women. Each member serves a 6-year term.

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PresidentKate Favetti
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Vice PresidentElizabeth SalvesonCommissioner
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Jaqueline P. MinorCommissioner
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Vitus LeungCommissioner
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F. X. CrowleyCommissioner

Contact information

Address
25 Van Ness Avenue
Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
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If you need to meet with us outside of business hours, call us. 

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