New York regulations

4 NYCRR 5.3

Department of Civil Service

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Resignation

Resignation

Compiled text through Jan 31, 2026

Register checked through Jul 29, 2026

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Department of Civil Service
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Source receipt
Compiled text through
Jan 31, 2026
Register checked through
July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
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No later Register activity identified in this check.
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Jun 6, 2026
(a)Resignation in writing.

Except as otherwise provided herein, every resignation shall be in writing.

(b)Effective date.

If no effective date is specified in a resignation, it shall take effect upon delivery to or filing in the office of the appointing authority. If an effective date is specified in a resignation, it shall take effect on such specified date. However, if a resignation is submitted while the employee is on leave of absence without pay, such resignation, for the purpose of determining eligibility for reinstatement, shall be deemed to be effective as of the date of the commencement of such absence. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subdivision, when charges of incompetency or misconduct have been or are about to be filed against an employee, the appointing authority may elect to disregard a resignation filed by such employee and to prosecute such charges and, in the event that such employee is found guilty of such charges and dismissed from the service, his termination shall be recorded as a dismissal rather than as a resignation.

(c)Withdrawal or amendment.

A resignation may not be withdrawn, cancelled or amended after it is delivered to the appointing authority, without the consent of the appointing authority.

State Register activity

No Register activity identified in this check.Register checked through July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29).

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