Civil Service Department & Rules

Created under Section 4-15 of the Home Rule Charter, the Civil Service Department has the primary responsibility of representing the public’s interest in matters of personnel administration. We are committed to the mission of providing the citizens of Lafayette a high quality workforce via an employment system based on individual merit.

The Civil Service Department recognizes that its secondary responsibility is ensuring that employees can focus on providing services to the public without undue political influence. The Civil Service Rules provide for a system in which classified employees are protected from discipline without cause and may appeal directly to the Civil Service Board if they feel that the Rules are not being upheld.

The Civil Service Department consists of a Civil Service Board, Director, professional staff who serve as partners and analysts to various LCG departments, and administrative support personnel. The mission of the department is fulfilled by constructing and administering valid employment examinations, conducting position classification studies to ensure tasks are assigned appropriately and fairly, and participating in comprehensive compensation analysis, from setting individual pay rates to large-scale pay plan design. Each of these areas plays a crucial role in attracting and retaining the public’s workforce.

Civil Service Board Members

Germaine Breaux, Chair
Victoria Leger, Vice-Chair
Andrea Hebert
Dale Savoie
Jory Latiolais

Civil Service Board Meetings

Board meetings are held at least once per quarter but may be held as frequently as necessary. Notices for meetings are published on the LCG homepage calendar at lafayettela.gov in addition to the Civil Service bulletin board at 705 W. University Avenue, Lafayette, LA 70501.

Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:14, if you have an ADA qualifying disability or are the caretaker of someone with such a disability and desire accommodations to participate in the meeting via electronic means, please contact Adam Marcantel at 337-291-8333 or amarcantel@lafayettela.gov, no later than Noon on the date of the meeting.

• Table of Contents
• Rule I: Definitions
• Rule II: The Organization, Rules & Procedures of the Board
• Rule III: The Position Classification Plan 
• Rule IV: Pay Plan
• Rule V: Examinations
• Rule VI: Vacancies, Certification and Appointment
• Rule VII: Working Test or Probationary Period
• Rule VIII: Annual, Sick and Other Leave
• Rule IX: Disciplinary Action
• Rule X: Prohibitions Against Political Activities
• Rule XI: Records
• Rule XII: Furlough and Lay Off