Definitions
Compiled text through Jan 31, 2026
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
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Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Department of Civil Service
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Jan 31, 2026
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- No later Register activity identified in this check.
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
Whenever used in this Part:
(a)The term eligible person means a person certified by the employee health service as being either physically or mentally handicapped and capable of performing the essential duties of the position for which he or she is applying or is being nominated.
(b)The term appointment means the employment of an eligible person pursuant to section 55-b or 55-c of the Civil Service Law.