September 2024: Volume 7, Issue 3

Our Mission: To provide merit-based, innovative workforce solutions which enable state government to attract, develop and retain a productive, diverse and engaged workforce that excels in delivering quality services to the citizens of Louisiana.

State Civil Service Commission Updates

J. Stewart Gentry Appointed as the Newest Member of the State Civil Service Commission 

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry recently appointed J. Stewart Gentry as the newest member of the State Civil Service Commission, representing the 5th Congressional District. Mr. Gentry was selected to fulfill the remaining term of Mr. John McLure of Woodworth, Louisiana, who served on the Commission since 2001. 

“We are excited to welcome Mr. Gentry to the State Civil Service Commission and are eager to see the valuable insights his extensive experience will contribute to both our Commission and state government employees,” said Byron P. Decoteau, Jr., State Civil Service Director. 

Excellent Compliance Audits

State Civil Service would like to commend several agencies for an excellent Compliance Audit. These agencies achieved 90% compliance or higher in all categories audited, had no areas of concern, and no major rule violations. 

Congratulations to Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority! 

The results received by these agencies show the value and importance of excellence they place on Civil Service rule compliance. They are to be commended for a job well done!

OGB Annual Enrollment Meetings

Sept. 24

https://la-ogb.zoom.us/j/81567700442?pwd=v5VTjYxOJb56gnMXaVnbneP3OtyVwH.1 

Passcode: 882447

9:00 AM

Sept. 24

https://la-ogb.zoom.us/j/81346302026?pwd=Eb347kelB0CwkJrvxC5a5JC604NzHM.1 

Passcode: 374077

2:00 PM

Sept. 25

https://la-ogb.zoom.us/j/82909774496?pwd=rmbILaceX4oAEzZqcn6alAekdM1LHR.1

Passcode: 311613

9:00 AM

Sept. 25

https://la-ogb.zoom.us/j/89642394774?pwd=lMCKe5bnepLy6gp0Lkmq8etnDh1eVB.1

Passcode: 240723

2:00 PM

Sept. 26

https://la-ogb.zoom.us/j/89748010381?pwd=37T6o9lL3CDejNVAorAcVMrM0Gljj1.1

Passcode: 732059

9:00 AM

Sept. 26

https://la-ogb.zoom.us/j/88368283211?pwd=ctnq2hiJsrbholHiPQ5rFz0Zh4c0a1.1

Passcode: 213557

2:00 PM

Prohibited Political Activity Resources

The Prohibited Political Activity resources page is intended to provide classified state employees with a central location of information related to prohibited political activity. Additionally, we've provided resources to help best communicate these rules and how classified state employees can avoid violations during the election season:

• A video addressing the most common questions
• Helpful infographics
• FAQs
• General Circulars

If you have questions about what political activities you may or may not be involved in as a classified state employee, contact your Human Resources Office, or the Department of State Civil Service, P.O. Box 94111, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9111 or by phone at (225) 342-8274.

State Civil Service and the Baton Rouge Recruiting & Outreach Center will be closed on the following dates:

• November 5, 2024 - Election Day
• November 11, 2024 - Veterans Day

There will be no testing on these days.