Bill > S07548

This bill amends the Public Authorities Law to modify the powers of the Syracuse Regional Airport Authority by allowing the authority to determine which positions, excluding all police positions, will be classified in the exempt class of civil service. In the context of government employment, the "exempt class" refers to positions that are not subject to the traditional competitive civil service hiring process and can be more easily appointed or removed. Currently, the airport authority has the power to appoint officers, employees, and agents, set their qualifications, duties, and compensation, while being subject to civil service law and collective bargaining agreements. The proposed change would give the authority more flexibility in staffing by allowing them to designate most positions (except police roles) as exempt from standard civil service requirements. This means the airport authority would have broader discretion in hiring and managing its workforce, potentially streamlining its employment processes. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7548