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File an appeal with the Civil Service Commission
If you do not agree with a decision related to the City's merit system, you can file an appeal.
What to know
Deadlines
- You need to submit your appeal by the deadline listed on the original decision letter or email you received
- If you miss the date, you lose your chance to appeal
What to do
2. Make sure you're allowed to appeal the decision
Most decisions can be appealed, but there are a few exceptions. Check the letter or email you got from Human Resources or the Director of Transportation about your case. If it says the decision is final, you cannot appeal it.
Otherwise, you can start the appeal process.
3. Check the deadline for filing an appeal
The letter or email you got from Human Resources will also tell you the deadline for filing an appeal.
If you miss the deadline, you will not be able to file an appeal.
4. Fill out the appeal form (CSC-12)
You can either:
- Print out the PDF form and fill it out by hand
- Download the form, complete it in Microsoft Word, and print it out
Make sure to sign the form (or have an authorized representative sign it).
5. Bring the appeal to our office
Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions
2. Make sure you're allowed to appeal
Most decisions can be appealed, but there are a few exceptions. Check the letter or email you got from Human Resources or the Director of Transportation about your case. If it says the decision is final, you can't appeal it.
Otherwise, you can start the appeal process.
3. Check the deadline for filing an appeal
The letter or email you got from Human Resources will also tell you the deadline for filing an appeal.
If you miss the deadline, you won't be able to file an appeal.
4. Fill out the appeal form
You can either:
- Print out the PDF form, fill it out by hand, and scan it
- Download the form and complete it in Microsoft Word
Make sure to sign the form (or have an authorized representative sign it).
5. Send us an email with the appeal attached
Civil Service Commission
civilservice@sfgov.org2. Make sure you're allowed to appeal
Most decisions can be appealed, but there are a few exceptions. Check the letter or email you got from Human Resources or the Director of Transportation about your case. If it says the decision is final, you can't appeal it.
Otherwise, you can start the appeal process.
3. Check the deadline for filing an appeal
The letter or email you got from Human Resources will also tell you the deadline for filing an appeal.
If you miss the deadline, you won't be able to file an appeal.
4. Fill out the appeal form
You can either:
- Print out the PDF form and fill it out by hand
- Download the form, complete it in Microsoft Word, and print it out
Make sure to sign the form (or have an authorized representative sign it).
5. Mail us the completed appeal form
Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions
Supporting information
What's next?
The Civil Service Commission will let you know that we received the appeal within about 7 days. We’ll also send the appeal to the Human Resources Department or Director of Transportation of the MTA.
If accepted, we'll set a date for your hearing and let you know when it is. Learn how to get ready for your appeal hearing.
If your appeal is not accepted, we'll let you know why and what to do.
Get help
Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions
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What to know
Deadlines
- You need to submit your appeal by the deadline listed on the original decision letter or email you received
- If you miss the date, you lose your chance to appeal
What to do
2. Make sure you're allowed to appeal the decision
Most decisions can be appealed, but there are a few exceptions. Check the letter or email you got from Human Resources or the Director of Transportation about your case. If it says the decision is final, you cannot appeal it.
Otherwise, you can start the appeal process.
3. Check the deadline for filing an appeal
The letter or email you got from Human Resources will also tell you the deadline for filing an appeal.
If you miss the deadline, you will not be able to file an appeal.
4. Fill out the appeal form (CSC-12)
You can either:
- Print out the PDF form and fill it out by hand
- Download the form, complete it in Microsoft Word, and print it out
Make sure to sign the form (or have an authorized representative sign it).
5. Bring the appeal to our office
Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions
2. Make sure you're allowed to appeal
Most decisions can be appealed, but there are a few exceptions. Check the letter or email you got from Human Resources or the Director of Transportation about your case. If it says the decision is final, you can't appeal it.
Otherwise, you can start the appeal process.
3. Check the deadline for filing an appeal
The letter or email you got from Human Resources will also tell you the deadline for filing an appeal.
If you miss the deadline, you won't be able to file an appeal.
4. Fill out the appeal form
You can either:
- Print out the PDF form, fill it out by hand, and scan it
- Download the form and complete it in Microsoft Word
Make sure to sign the form (or have an authorized representative sign it).
5. Send us an email with the appeal attached
Civil Service Commission
civilservice@sfgov.org2. Make sure you're allowed to appeal
Most decisions can be appealed, but there are a few exceptions. Check the letter or email you got from Human Resources or the Director of Transportation about your case. If it says the decision is final, you can't appeal it.
Otherwise, you can start the appeal process.
3. Check the deadline for filing an appeal
The letter or email you got from Human Resources will also tell you the deadline for filing an appeal.
If you miss the deadline, you won't be able to file an appeal.
4. Fill out the appeal form
You can either:
- Print out the PDF form and fill it out by hand
- Download the form, complete it in Microsoft Word, and print it out
Make sure to sign the form (or have an authorized representative sign it).
5. Mail us the completed appeal form
Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions
Supporting information
What's next?
The Civil Service Commission will let you know that we received the appeal within about 7 days. We’ll also send the appeal to the Human Resources Department or Director of Transportation of the MTA.
If accepted, we'll set a date for your hearing and let you know when it is. Learn how to get ready for your appeal hearing.
If your appeal is not accepted, we'll let you know why and what to do.
Get help
Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions