Civil Service (Appointments) Law (Amendment No. 21) (Priority for an Active Reservist in Admission to the Civil Service) Bill

What does the bill do?

The bill adds a new section to the Civil Service (Appointments) Law authorizing the Civil Service Commissioner to set provisions on favorable arrangements in hiring for the civil service for candidates who served in reserve service. The provisions will take into account the nature of the service, its length and its proximity to the hiring date. The bill refers to reservists who were called up for reserve service, with the intention of easing burdens involved in this service.