Civil Service Inquiries
The Appeal must be submitted to the Commission in accordance with the process and procedures of the Rule associated with the Appeal subject. (Termination, Suspension, etc...)
Submit a formal email or letter to The Office of the Civil Service explaining your reason for the Appeal. Please include a copy of relevant documents related to the matter you are appealing. The email or letter must include your name, address, phone number and email address.
It can be mailed to the Civil Service Commission, 601 Lakeside Ave Rm. 19, Cleveland Ohio 44114 or emailed to CS@clevelandohio.gov.
Once your formal email or letter has been received, the Executive Director of Civil Service will review, and you will be notified of the next steps.
The process can take thirty (30) days. Our office communicates primarily via email. Your patience
is appreciated.
The request for reinstatement must be submitted in accordance with the process and procedures of
Civil Service Rule(s) 8.41 Non-Police and Fire Members or 8.42 Police and Fire Members.
The request may be submitted via email or letter to The Office of the Civil Service. The email or letter must include your name, address, phone number and email address.
It can be mailed to the Civil Service Commission, 601 Lakeside Ave Rm. 19, Cleveland Ohio 44114 or emailed to CS@clevelandohio.gov.
Once your formal letter the Executive Director will review and you will be contacted with the next steps of the process.
The process can take thirty (30) to ninety (90)days. Our Office communicates primarily via email. Your patience is appreciated.
Submit a formal email or letter to The Office of the Civil Service explaining your reason for the request and an explanation of why you did not apply during the application period. The email or letter must include your name, address, phone number and email address.
It can be mailed to the Civil Service Commission, 601 Lakeside Ave Rm. 19, Cleveland Ohio 44114 or emailed to CS@clevelandohio.gov.
Once your formal email or letter has been received, the Executive Director of Civil Service will make a determination regarding the processing of your request, including your possible appearance before the Commission at a future Commission Meeting.
The process can take thirty (30) to ninety (90) days. Our Office communicates primarily via email. Your patience is appreciated.